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Trying again third time lucky

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After trying this twice and getting to week 8 both times and had to stop due to injury, I'm going to try again, but this time out in the street rather than on the treadmill so fingers crossed I will get to complete the 9 weeks.

Wish me luck.

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Kerm

You may not have noticed the new advice about not landing on your heel? And it is OK to breathe through your mouth.

HTH

Keith

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ShepsbirdGraduate

Good luck, I’m sure you will complete it this time! Let us know how you got on?

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

and includes advice on pacing, stretching after every run, strengthening exercises and many other tips to help avoid injury.

Enjoy your journey.

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RunningMigsterGraduate

Good luck!

Let us know how you get on

Mig

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WenderwooGraduate

Much luck 👍😁

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PurpleMile

Aaagh, saw your post and it says "2 days ago"... Did you run? How did it go? I DO wish you luck!!

in reply to PurpleMile

Hi, yes I did run I felt like an Elephant but did it. Two days on and my muscles are still sore I will try again perhaps not today but when my muscles tell me it's ok thanks for your encouragement.

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