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Ive been dreading this run (made the mistake of looking at it in WK 1) anyway I did it with ease although very slow just jogging def not ‘running’ woohoo! But I’ve noticed twinges in my lower calf Achilles area, anyone else have this problem?

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Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

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

and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

Enjoy your journey.

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Queenie17Graduate

Cant help you with your achilles issue, but well done on your run💪

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