dont be so hard on yourself , why not try a run from each of weeks 1 , 2 and 3 and see how you feel and then progress , ALONE , that way you only have your own commitments to work round , if you want to do it you will , im on week 9 now and couldnt run for the 60 seconds in week one without gasping for air , follow the program .. slow and steady , you will be great xx happy running

Don't use the 'f' word... you didn't ! You had a blip.. set-back .. whatever...

The time you have had lately has not helped you...the bereavement alone and then a chest infection and pneumonia ! Goodness, it is a wonder you even got out.

So... stick with this... we are right here for you.

I am a solo runner, as are many of us and love it Maybe... just to get yourself back into it... repeat Week 3 ?

You know what to expect.. and you know how to tackle it slowly and steadily.

Have no fear about running out there on your own..if folk stare..then let them..they are either jealous, runners, or just curious

Focus on the run.... look around, take your time and let those thoughts run with you and away into the air

You are out there doing it... start by being a bit kinder to yourself.... give yourself a huge pat on the back for saying... "..all this has happened..but I still want to try.."

I am going to start following you now... and like all the forum family, will be with you as you start this next exiting step of your journey.

" Be you.... and do it, for you" x

Start again.... no harm in doing that, and it will give you a boost when you complete the early weeks. Having a chest infection etc really takes the stuffing out of you..... 😎

Definitely try running alone. It lets you chose your own (slow) speed. I love running alone with music and Jo Whitley on the app to tell me when to run and when I am done. Not enough breath to talk to anyone else anyway! I am lucky enough to live in the countryside and the sweet smells of flowers coming from the hedgerows at the moment is pure aromatherapy.

Let us know how you get on x

You have an army of cyber running buddies here on this forum. 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏻🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏻Irish-John told me when I started ( according to the app, I am 996 miles from the nearest C25k er) that " we may run on our own, but we never run alone!"

I start week 6 today so it's working for me.

Keep running, keep posting and most of all , keep smiling👍🏼👍🏼🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏻🐢

Agree with everyone..keep going..you are not alone.You have Laura (or whoever is on your coaching podcast), you know this program works and we are all ready to cheer you on😊

Sorry you have been through a tough time, doing this for yourself might just be the pick me up you need.

Good luck.x

That's not failure. That's taking a break because it's the only sensible thing to do. I got to week 2 earlier this year and then got ill and a new job. I had to take a couple of months to concentrate on being well enough to start the job and getting to grips with the job. Then I started again - got to week 4 now. If I'd tried to start again any earlier I'd never have made it. When you are ready just do it, but not before.

It can take 3 months or more to recover from pneumonia, weeks even for your lung capacity to return to normal so you should not really even be thinking of going out running yet. Rest until you are fully recovered. There's plenty of time for running.

My goodness - Mo Farah would have trouble coming back from that lot. Don't beat yourself up. Take it really slowly, but please don't give up.

You've come to the right place...last week I used the "f" word on week 5 run 2. Everyone on here was amazing and got me through. You have done a,zing to get to week 4 and you have been through an awful lot. I haven't found any of the runs easy but stuck with it. Not finished yet be determined to get fitter and fight the demons. Running alone is actually great...put your music on and you getting out there is amazing. It's time for you and start back at a week you think you'd be comfortable with as there is no time limit it's about what is right for you. You should be proud you don't want to give up and be a couch potato. Good luck and you can do it

I have a suggestion if you want to try the run again. Do you have anywhere near you that is gently undulating? (very small hills) If so maybe you could run DOWN the hills for the minutes you have to run. It's still good for your legs and your still running and finishing the run might restore your confidence.