Feeling concerned

[KateBounce]

Not been out for almost 2 weeks 😩

Not been well and on antibiotics still!!

I was on week 8 and now feeling anxious about keeping up!

[JustKateGreen]

I understand how you feel. I got to week 5 and had a month out so returned by going back to week 4, expecting to struggle but found it much easier than expected. Think the important thing is to feel positive that you're returning rather than abandoning it. Good luck and let us know how you get on ☺

[KateBounce in reply to JustKateGreen]

Thank you I will!

[steviej99 Graduate]

Just make sure you're fully fit before restarting. It will be demotivating if you go back too soon. You've done so much you'll be fine. Go back a week and you'll smash it! Hope you're feeling better very soon

[KateBounce in reply to steviej99]

Great advice thank you! Trying to regain my energy first

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

You lose very little, if any, condition in two weeks, so can probably pick up where you left off.

Just take it nice and slow and see what you can manage.

[KateBounce in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you!

[Grandadmike Graduate]

How about just trying a 20 minute run to start with ?

[KateBounce in reply to Grandadmike]

Yeah I was thinking that

[Crocky Graduate]

I had nearly 3 weeks off when I was away with family. I found that I picked it back up fairly easily. Give yourself time to get properly fit and then take it slow and see how you do.

You don’t need to keep up with anyone. This is your journey. You will get there.

[KateBounce in reply to Crocky]

Thank you!

[EmzAustin88 Graduate]

My journey to week 9 was very stop-start. Life gets in the way so we all get there at our own pace. For me the biggest win is getting back out there after any sort of break.Anything on that first run is a win 😊.

I find it helpful to remember how far I have come when faced with a new challenge. It also reminds me that running is a positive experience... changes from a chore to a treat then 😆 — i’m still working on that becoming an automatic thought process 😂.

Hope you feel better soon and that first run back isn’t too far away for you 🏃‍♀️