Advice needed!

[aliceroper]

I graduated C25K around Easter time and continued to run 5k, three times a week after that as well as going to the gym at least three times a week. At the end of May I had my appendix removed and then two further abdominal operations. Since then I was told not to exercise due to numerous internal stitches. I am now twelve weeks post surgery and want to get back in to running! Due to such a long recovery where should I start this time? Should I just do the entire C25K programme again?

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

The thing I’d do is see how long I could run for all slow and steady. That time will feed you into the right week of the plan.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

You need to find out how much condition you have lost, as we all do when we have a break.

Just go for a gentle jog and see how your performance matches to C25K weeks.