Starting back again.......

[wightdiamondgirl]

I am a new 'Graduate' and have continued with the programme for a couple of weeks. For the past ten days I have been on vacation and have not been able to get the runs in that I had hoped to do. When I return home I am wondering whether I will be able to complete the 30 minute session or should I reduce the length of time I run and work up again to the times I was achieving before. I will add I have not been particularly active whilst on holiday and I am looking forward to returning home today and getting my trainers on once more.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Only you will know when you try. Set out for 30 minutes and if you don't make it, you will know where you are.

I would be willing to pay money on it being really hard, but doable. You only begin to lose condition after a fortnight or more.

[Wizziewood]

Hi, well done for graduating...you're a real runner!

When I got back from a two week holiday recently I wasn't feeling 100% due to a dodgy stomach on the last day so rather than destroy my confidence I planned a 20 min run. That went OK so next run was 30mins using the W9 podcast with Laura and since then back to normal. Just a suggestion.

I'm sure you'll be fine, we don't lose our fitness that quickly.

Good luck and happy running!

[Whatsapp Graduate]

As IannodaTruffe says set out for 30 mins and see how you go. Expect it to be a challenging one, nevertheless.

If you need to put the brakes on beforehand then at least you'll know where your limits are, rather than setting the bar low 'just-in-case' and later on thinking you should have done more.

[wightdiamondgirl Graduate in reply to Whatsapp]

Yes you are so right. I know I would be disappointed if I couldn't complete the 30 minutes. Thanks for your reply.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Go and see... slow, steady, and enjoy... if you take it gently then you should be fine...start to shake off the holiday hedonism