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Week 3!

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Just done session 1 of week 3 after a bit of a break due to Covid. Hard going but glad back on track 🙂!

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Instructor57Graduate

Well done on getting back out there.Take a gentle recovery!

This article may be useful.

runnersworld.com/news/a3862...

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HomeschooledBadger in reply to Instructor57

Thanks very much for that. Useful reading! Will be mindful.

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IannodaTruffeMentor

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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HomeschooledBadger in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thank you! This looks super helpful

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IannodaTruffeMentor in reply to HomeschooledBadger

When you have time, do check out the FAQ Posts healthunlocked.com/couchto5... which cover many running topics.

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