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hey all, I completed my C25K last October and felt great 😊 however, it was short lived as in December, I found my iron levels were very low and so made it impossible for me to run, my iron levels are now back to a normal level so rather than diving back in to a 30 min run, I have started the C25K again, I’m hoping the spring in my step will still be there but who knows, wish me luck 😊

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Instructor57Graduate

Welcome back , and re starting is absolutely the right way back !Enjoy !

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backintimeGraduate

Good luck, I'm on a restart too, quite a few people do it over following an absence

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Dansac29Graduate

I found out my iron levels were very low in February, …. I wondered why my running was getting slower and slower! I was also getting out of breath walking up one flight of stairs!

Anyway, taking iron supplements, and started running again last week! Good luck!

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Pinkpig20Graduate

You have done the right thing by starting at the beginning. I’m sure you will soon feel like you are making progress again. 😀

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Davyda_Peaches in reply to Pinkpig20

I contemplated just going out and having a run but thought better of it, best to start again and build it up slowly, it’s my race isn’t it 😊

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Pymander10Graduate

I’ve started up twice now and the second time was a lot easier! As long as you’ve got your energy back you’ll enjoy it!

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Davyda_Peaches in reply to Pymander10

yes I am finding easier which is great, I remember struggling to 1st time round but I’m doing ok so far 💪

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate

Good luck! It’s a great programme and you’ll have so much to celebrate along the way. Knowing you can do it should give you a real confidence boost. Can’t wait to hear about your runs. ❤️🏃‍♀️

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