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If you haven’t ran for 4 days would you continue on the run you are supposed to be doing or repeat the run you done last?

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ButtercupKidGraduate

No, as long as you completed the requirements of the previous run, move on. Your body should maintain fitness for up to a fortnight, and you may even find that you come back stronger after the odd extended rest. Happy running 😀

As BCK says, just continue where you left off. Sometimes we need a little extra rest to push on to the next level Good luck!

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Fat_stabGraduate

My advice is slightly different - possibly.

If you found your last run a bit of a breeze, then move on and upwards. :)

If you struggled, repeat it or even repeat the week, There is no shame in that.

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ButtercupKidGraduate in reply to Fat_stab

Definitely no shame. Always remember the First Rule of C25k: The only run you fail is the run you don’t go for !

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and includes the advice that you lose no discernible condition in the first two weeks of non running.

Enjoy your journey.

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