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Is it Ok to leave 4 days between runs?

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Am on WK 7 R 3 next time I run, but can't get out for 4 days. Worried it's too long and will undo all my good work to date. Thanks

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You could go two weeks without a run and not lose any fitness... 4 days is fine. Youโ€™ll actually come back fresh and a little stronger.

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New_Runner_KDโ€ข in reply toUnfitNoMore

Thanks UFN - reassuring! ๐Ÿ˜

Yes youโ€™ll be absolutely fine I think KD youโ€™re super strong now! 4 days should be no problem at all. I hope youโ€™re well ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ’š

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New_Runner_KDโ€ข in reply to

Thanks TS! Still not enjoying it though - hope that will come soon ๐Ÿ˜. Had a stomach problem that prevented the planned run today sonjemce the delay to my final WK 7 run. You're going great guns! Well done ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

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Deals1Graduate

I'd say it's fine..I did ... And do. Took me about 4 months to complete C25K. Good luck! And happy running

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New_Runner_KDโ€ข in reply toDeals1

Thanks Deals, very good to know ๐Ÿ˜. It's the first time I've had to change my timetable, so it feels a bit strange! Your support much appreciated ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

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You do what you need to... I ran yesterday after twelve days off... :) If you can pop some strength and stamina quick exercises in, it helps if you aren't running!

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