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[LPTT]

I’ve had around about a 5 month gap from running. Made it to week 5 last time and I was SO proud and excited. I don’t know why I stopped. It was easy to sit around and mope I suppose.

So I’m back to it today with a question. What week should I restart on? My fitness levels are down. I’ve done nothing but walk since the summer. But I really don’t want to be back to square one. Does anyone have any advice?

[Buddy34 Graduate]

As it's been 5 months since you last ran you should start at the beginning again and work your way up good luck

[Maddee_6333 Graduate]

Yes, I’m afraid going back to the beginning again is probably the best idea. However, if you’ve been doing a lot of brisk walking you might find that your fitness levels aren’t actually as bad as you think.

Maybe choose another plan for a change, or another voice as your trainer?

If it helps This time last year I was about to run my first half marathon and I’m just about to start back at the beginning after a break of 2 months following an incident in which I broke my wrist.

[feebe]

Hi LPTT,

I started from the beginning again today after a 6/7 month break. I’d previously graduated and was running regularly up to 8k but I really think after such a long break you’re better to start from scratch to avoid injury. Good luck 😉

[Elfe5 Graduate]

I agree with the advice to restart. I have done that twice following illness/ injury. It was a more relaxed and enjoyable in a different way second time round. 😃

[LPTT]

Thank you all for the advice. I ended up starting with week 2 again, thinking I’d stop if it got too much. It was a nice easy run and feeling great about it.