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Finally did 5k!

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Hi

Like many I graduated not having achieved 5k. I was however very proud of myself completing the program and wanted to keep running. Since graduation, I have tried to run three times a week but have found it really hard. Lost my mojo a bit which is similar to that described by others.

Downloaded Nike run this week and have finally achieved a 5k run!!

However, since graduating I seem to ache more around my knees after a run... any advice please ?

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Congratulations Lucky55555 that's a great achievement, those knees do need looking after though perhaps this link to some different stretches may help?

runnersworld.com/uk/author/...

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Thank you I will take a look at that link.

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RennurGraduate

Snap. Me too. Give yourself an extra day off (or even two). And do those stretches and strengthening exercises. BTW celebrate your 1st 5k. First of many.

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RennurGraduate in reply to Rennur

I've been able to do one 5k each week. It's great.

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Lucky55555Graduate in reply to Rennur

Great!! Thank you. Frustrated my knees hurt 😞

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