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[Martin_Rose]

Hi all, Happy New year, I haven't ran since November due to foster children and several colds/ manflu. How far do you think I should run? Do I have to go back to the start? Lovely to be back, hope all my running friends are well.

[Lordi Graduate]

If you haven't run for a few months then take care. There are more wise-heads on this forun who will along shortly to advise you - but how far did you get through the programme up til Nov?

[Martin_Rose Graduate in reply to Lordi]

I graduated in September, I was running 2 x5k and 1 x7.5k a week.

[SC1472 Graduate]

You were pretty much on your way to 10k at that stage so I would think you should be fine. Why not just start at a slow run (I know you have speed in those legs) and see how you get on. Maybe aim for 20-30 minutes?

[Martin_Rose Graduate in reply to SC1472]

Thanks, I will do.

[Millsie-J Graduate]

I would do one full Week 5, then 1 of week 6, building from there. Once you are out there you will know what you can do.

[Martin_Rose Graduate in reply to Millsie-J]

Thank you.

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Welcome back Martin, good luck with your comeback.

I agree with the suggestions by Millsie-J and SC1472..😊

[Martin_Rose Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thanks Jan, I can't believe it's been so long, really looking forward to my first run on Saturday. X

[TJMazz Graduate]

Good to see you back Martin. Hope you can start to enjoy your running again 😊

[Rignold]

No, no need to redo any of the programme. Just go out and have a run. Go slower than you would have before. See how far you get. When you feel you can't run any more, stop. Have a rest day, or two if your legs are sore (they will be a bit) then do it again. Repeat and build up your times again. Or don't even bother timing yourself, just run by feel. There is no need to set an arbitrary target.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Slow and steady, head out and see how those legs feel A little pootle to get things moving again

[Hidden]

Hey M seems I’m chasing you again .... Not been out for 6 weeks due to Docs orders the knee and those dreaded cold bugs/Germs which seem to be hanging on and not shifting 🤒 I was Wondering the same thing but think I’ll just head out Slow n steady 😬 and if it’s all pants I’ll turn Laura back on again 🤪Hope the little ones are doing ok x Good luck x be thinking of you x

[Martin_Rose Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Julie, we will soon be running in the summer sun hopefully, good luck and I'll be thinking of you. XxX

[Hidden in reply to Martin_Rose]

can’t wait for warmer weather Roll on spring I’m not a cold weather person x Starting on the dreadmill later today Slow n steady to see how the knee holds up x x

[LittleNell83]

Hi Martin, I was in a similar position. Not ran since early December due to knee injury, funeral then getting a cold.

After much putting off and deciding it was too cold I invested in some winter trousers and a jacket so no more excuses and last night set off. I managed 25 mins non stop (three laps of the local recreation area) before my legs and body said enough. So, I would just aim for 20-30 minutes or so and listen to your body.

Fingers crossed and just remember slow and steady.

Nell

[Martin_Rose Graduate in reply to LittleNell83]

Thanks Nell, well done on your run. XxX