Like a lot of others I haven't been running as much due to colds / beast from the East x2 - back in January I made 10k (a very slow 10k) went out Sunday intending to do 5k and could just about manage 1.5k - I have a 5k run run booked mid way and bow worrying if I can complete. Do I just go back to basics and build up slowly or again attempt the 5k and push myself ? Can't believe how much it's slipped
Have I lost it : Like a lot of others I haven't... - Couch to 5K
Have I lost it
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Meant "fun run mid May"
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Use it or lose it.
From about two weeks of non running your condition will begin to diminish, so if you have a break longer than that, for whatever reason, you will have build yourself back up again. Anyone who has run for a few years will be familiar with this. Use the 10% rule as a guide.
I also have a theory that many have a tendency to get pacing wrong and push too hard after a break. You will soon get back to speed.
It might be worth doing a run with intervals to get you back into the groove, maybe choose a run from the programme and use the podcast or the lovely Laura to help you.
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I'm sure you can do it, plenty of time so long as you keep getting out there.
Just start some intervals again - I read a piece of advice on here ages ago, that said try one of the week’s runs - for example W5 R2 (illustrative only) and if you manage that okay - try one of Week 6’s the next time out. This will give you a benchmark as to the start point and for sure, take it nice and slow...
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I think Ianodatruffe theory is right. I had a break of 2 week and then blasted off way faster than normal. Silly really. Take it steady
Thank you all - new week ahead - so will get back into it and not push it 😁