How Quick Do You Lose Fitness?

[GeoffGeofferson]

I hurt my calf last week during Week 7 Run 1. I don't think I will be able to run again until the weekend. Can anyone advise me if nearly two weeks off running will have set my fitness back a long way and if I should go back a couple of weeks?

[Hidden]

You should be fine to pick up where you left off without any bother

So relax! 😎

[GeoffGeofferson in reply to Hidden]

Thanks very much Helen. I had visions of going back to the beginning again

[YouCanCallMeV]

Last night I did my first run after having had 3 weeks off. I thought I'd probably have to drop back a couple weeks but decided to pick up where I left off and see how it went. Really shocked myself by managing to complete the run. It's amazing how your body remembers! Ache a bit today tho...

[GeoffGeofferson in reply to YouCanCallMeV]

That's really good to hear. Thank you

[steviej99 Graduate]

An occasional extended break can sometimes be very beneficial, giving the body and mind time to reset and you come back stronger. I'm sure you'll just be able to continue but keep it slow and steady especially at the start to give yourself an extended warm up

[GeoffGeofferson in reply to steviej99]

Thank you. I'll be sure to go really slow.

[misswobble Graduate]

You should be ok 💪👍😃

[GeoffGeofferson in reply to misswobble]

Thank you