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Back on it (Hopefully🤞🏻)

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After getting a calf strain in August (2 weeks from completing the 10k Magic Plan….frustrating) and a couple of failed attempts to get back on it (calf going at exactly 1 mile each time) I’ve decided to start C25K again mixed with some calf focussed strength training. This will be the third time on the program and hopefully I can build the strength and stamina back up slowly. First 2 week 1 runs done and it was difficult to hold back, could have gone harder/further for sure, but taking it slowly, trusting a process I know works.

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate

🍏very brave and sensible to begin from scratch & add S&F into the bargain!! Keep posting and let us know how you are progressing!

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BlackCountryLeeGraduate in reply to Annieapple

Thanks Annie. It’s the sensible thing to do I thought!

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Best of luck with the comeback Lee, rooting for you.

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BlackCountryLeeGraduate in reply to chrisl72

Cheers buddy 👍🏻😊

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RunningJ123Graduate

I wonder what calf exercises you find best?

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BlackCountryLeeGraduate in reply to RunningJ123

Just doing calf raises at the moment.

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate

It’s great to see you back! Really good luck with the comeback and looking forward to your updates 💪🏃‍♀️❤️

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BlackCountryLeeGraduate in reply to MissUnderstanding

Thanks 😊

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