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I've had a wee off due to a bad cold. Had made it to week 8 run 2 but now I'm unsure if I should go straight back to week 8 or if I should fall back a couple of weeks and repeat them. Has anyone else had a week off and just started where they left off

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SuperMouseGraduate

I've started back after a longer break but hadn't got as far along as you in the programme. I just went back a couple of weeks and went from there. Maybe try a week back and see how it goes. You'll soon know! :)

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Carry on where you left off. You don't lose condition until a couple of weeks at least.

Start nice and slow. First run back after a break many get their pacing wrong.

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Tbae

Make sure you are clear of your cold.

If you are good to go try your 28 minute run.

Give yourself all your best already established preparation routine 👍👏👏

Good warm up, minimum brisk walk , all your slow and steady and get past your sticky phase , you will surprise yourself.🤔

You have banked all your other runs and prep.🌟👏👏

So what , if something surprises you adversely, no such thing as a poor performance training run.Only good information.👍👏👏

All positive , miles in your legs and lungs , learning experience for your running brain.

No tension, relax and do not put pressure on you.

Just Enjoy.

You are doing brilliantly, and managing the downtime also.🌟👏👏

Mentor has said it all.🌟👏👏

Believe it and in you.🌟👏👏

I had a cold at week 6 and took a week off. I carried on where I left off and it was fine. Onwards and upwards :)

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lizwatson37

Thank you everyone I will try to continue where I left off and just keep it very very slow

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