Taking a break for sickness?

[ToniCR]

If I have to take time off to recover from an illness, will I be able to pick up where I left off? Or will I lose some of my progress? I am finished week 4. If I don't run for a week, will I still be able to carry on with week 5 or will I have to do week 4 again?

[Whatsapp Graduate]

I would expect you would be able to pick up where you left off. Our fitness doesn't disappear that quickly. Just make sure you are fully recovered before you run.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

If you don't run for a fortnight you will very likely be able to pick up where you left off. Any longer and you might have to drop back a run or two.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

As IannodaTruffe says, we don't lose fitness that quickly If in doubt, when you head out again take it slowly and listen to what your body is telling you

[Lordi Graduate]

I cracked a rib iduring c25k week 4/5 and so couldn't run at all for a month. Was surprised that fitness was still good when I went back to the programme. Only needed to drop back a week.

[Nictwit Graduate]

If you run when not recovered they're more likely to end up being 'practice' runs anyway. No point jeopardizing progress for a few days rest.

[ToniCR Graduate]

Thanks everyone! Nice to know I can miss a few days and not do too much damage.