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After a long 6 month+ break I'm starting again. Fingers crossed that my mum does not become unwell again πŸ€žπŸ€πŸ’—

Looking forward to getting back into a routine for runs πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ feeling fitter 🎽 and healthier πŸŽ‰

Have reset my App, Garmin on charge and all ready to start tomorrow morning bright and early.

Hoping the weather plays ball too 🌝 and I found a lovely place to run in the future when my fitness is better. Meanwhile walking it is.

Feels good to be back πŸ˜ƒπŸ‘

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MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate

What a gorgeous place! It makes such a difference when you can go somewhere like that for a walk/run.Really good luck to you.

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FrankyCGraduate in reply to MissUnderstanding

Thank you 😊

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MatureladyGraduate

Well done. I started a few weeks ago after a year out and an injury to my knee. So pleased with myself as wk5 run 3 coincided with the parkrun this morning and my time was 38.23. Having done it before , you know you can do it which I found made it all easier. Good luck.

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FrankyCGraduate in reply to Maturelady

Thank you, yes looking forward to getting back into it and want to try a local park run once I'm up to it πŸ˜€

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Wavy-chick28Graduate

Welcome back, it’s difficult finding time with work and caring duties but so good for you. Fingers crossed for some sunshine runs 🀞🏼

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FrankyCGraduate in reply to Wavy-chick28

Thank you 😊 here's hoping β˜€οΈ

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FrencGraduate

What an amazing picture. Good luck! 😊

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FrankyCGraduate in reply to Frenc

Thank you

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

A HUGE welcome back and a glorious new sunrise ??? on happier, sunnier days to come:)You've already popped into Catch-Up Corner and we look forward to seeing your progress and your running experiences :)

If you need a quick recap...do please check out the pinned post on How to Run C25K...Take it slow and steady, it has been a while :) x

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FrankyCGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Thank you 😊 I'll be taking it easy.

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SarahJ1410

Well done on starting back up. I'm hoping to start back up next week after having 5 weeks off. I have been working 13 hour days as a student nurse and then working my normal job too for the income. I don't get paid for my nursing placement which I don't mind as I'm learning. What I do miss though is the exercise, I've been too tired to run/jog so can't wait to get back to it. I'm still a newbie too, only started running a few months prior to this 5 weeks off. I hope your mum remains well and good luck with the running again 🀞

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FrankyCGraduate in reply to SarahJ1410

Thank you so much, good luck with your nursing, you deserve a medal and a huge pay rise. πŸ˜ƒπŸ‘Just completed Wk 1 Run 1 this morning , it was brilliant to be back out after such a long break. I've really missed it X

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SarahJ1410 in reply to FrankyC

Oh well done, bet you feel better for it. I'm starting back up at the end of this week after my shifts. Thank you so much. Good luck and keep going x

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Ant50Graduate

After completing C25K I had to take 3 months or so off due to an ankle injury. Took quite a bit of effort to get back out there and even then I found the first week or two hard, then it all just seemed to fall back into place and I was back to where I was before the injury.

Hope the same is true for you and it comes back easily for you. Hope all is good in the future for you and your mum. Good luck.

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FrankyCGraduate in reply to Ant50

Thank you. Sorry to hear about your injury, that must have been tough. Just completed Wk1 Run1, so good to be back out there πŸ˜ƒβ˜€οΈπŸ‘

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Ant50Graduate in reply to FrankyC

I learnt the hard way to invest I. Some good running shoes rather than some cheap β€˜so-called’ running shoes ! Great to hear the first run is done ! Onwards…..

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FrankyCGraduate in reply to Ant50

Totally agree. I did that before I started C25K. Expensive but necessary, Gait analysis and good shoes πŸ‘Ÿ Totally recommended πŸ‘Œ

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Ant50Graduate in reply to FrankyC

Yes, if only I had done it that way round ! πŸ˜‚

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FrankyCGraduate in reply to Ant50

Lessons learned. I had a good experienced mentor to keep me right. Plus a few years of sports under my belt when younger and dafter πŸ˜‚ so feel your pain literally. My right knee will attest to that πŸ™ˆ

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RowersGraduate

I had 6 months out last year with broken ankle but completed C25K last month and am back at Parkrun. Wishing you well πŸ˜€

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FrankyCGraduate in reply to Rowers

Ouch, that must have been so painful. Congratulations on your return. Thank you for your kind wishes. First run this morning was great πŸ‘

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RunningphobeGraduate

I've been there several times. I've completed the program more than once, done two Races for Life and gone back to the beginning yet again at the end of last year. I finished week 7 again yesterday. It doesn't matter how many times you start again as long as you keep coming back. Once you've experienced the health and wellbeing once you know you've just got to get out there. Good luck.

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FrankyCGraduate in reply to Runningphobe

Yes, you are so right. Missed it so much. Knowing you can achieve it is also half the battle. First run went well despite my dodgy knee complaining πŸ˜ƒπŸ‘

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KatnapGraduate

FrankyC good to hear from you again!How did the first run go?

🐱 Katnap 🐱

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