I have been unable to train for a week just as I was going to start w5. Should I start the w5 training as I've not done anything the past 7 days?
7 days off: I have been unable to train for a... - Couch to 5K
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OldflossAdministratorGraduate
Start where you were and head onwards... fitness does not diminish that quickly...
If you do have times when running is impossible ( excluding injuries or illness), then other exercises, for strength and stamina help keep us going

astrozombieGraduate
I always went back a week for my own piece of mind but my mind works differently to most people.

NictwitGraduate
Definitely give it a go. The extra rest might have done you good π

BluebirdrunnerGraduate
You will be fine, I had a two week holiday when I was on Week 4, and carried on when I got back...
Good luckπx
Start where you left off. You'll be right

hobocat1950Graduate
Thank you all for your advice and just too let you know I managed to do w5
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