Taking a 2 week break

[Dusty345]

Hi I just completed W4R2 and I am planning on going on holiday next weekend for 2 weeks, I wasn't going to run during this time so I will stop at W5R2. I just wanted to ask some advice about when I get back, should I repeat week 4 or 5? how much fitness will I lose by not running for 2 weeks? I want to make a return plan so I don't lose momentum. I am loving this program and will definitely be recommending it to all my friends! Fantastic!!

[Poppy2010 Graduate]

Hi! I got to week 4 when I started then was in my daughters car when she wrote it off then had an unrelated operation a week later that went wrong and got infected... after almost 3 weeks off I was able to start again at week 3 and really hadn't lost much fitness at all. If you are going somewhere safe with nice weather, or a gym, why not take your trainers and do a bit of holiday running? Or if that's not possible maybe try some walks to keep on track with your new found non couch lifestyle!

Enjoy your hols, and yep, c25k is the best thing I have done for years!

[gingernut49 Graduate]

You should be fine. I find my ability to run is now in my mind - I know I can run now for 30 minutes so I can have a week or so off and then get straight back to it.

I was in Turkey for a week last year and I still went out for my runs - why not take your running gear and give it a go: it was really nice to have a change of scene!

[fjdimarco1 Graduate]

Just cause you're going on holiday doesn't mean you have to stop! This is a lifestyle change! make it something you love. You won't loose any fitness, but you'll advance 2 weeks. It'll be awesome.

[ajwyld Graduate]

I would also suggest trying to keep up the programme while you're away, unless taking your stuff is really impractical... I kept it up in Rome last autumn and as a souvenir have some maps of runs in the Roman countryside on my mapmyrun site. If it is impractical (I don't take my shoes when flying handluggage-only or travelling by train) then make sure you go for some brisk walks !

[Dusty345 Graduate]

Thank you everyone for your advice, Packing my trainers may be a problem (I am going to Oz for 2 weeks and a wedding with just cabin baggage (long story) but if I can get my trainers in I am definitely up for keeping going, I think it will also help with the jet lag too! see you in a few weeks !!!!

[ajwyld Graduate]

Oz - how fantastic ! Just a thought - won't you need comfy shoes to wear on the flight ? Could those be your trainers ? (I always wear my bulkiest shoes when flying with cabin baggage only !)

[mustgetthin Graduate]

Oooh Oz. lovely. Have a great time and as everyone else is saying. If you can work something into the holiday it will be worth the effort.

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