I have had to take 3 days away from C25K due to family commitments how many days can you be away from running before you lose endurance.

[Batman79]

Had to take 3 days off running

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I recently had about 17 days "rest", and I was fine to continue where I left off. I'd go on with your next run in the plan. I'm sure you'll sail through it.

[davelinks Graduate]

A lot more than 3 days..

It takes about 2 months of inactivity to completely lose the gains you've made. Extremely fit exercisers will experience a rapid drop in fitness during the first three weeks of inactivity before it tapers off. Muscular strength and endurance last longer than aerobic fitness..

[Fat_stab Graduate]

As the others have commented, you should be fine to continue where you left off.

But if you prefer to keep a 'weekly schedule' there is no harm in repeating that week, or parts off to get back on track in terms of your 'weekly schedule'.

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[WillsMum68 Graduate]

I had nine days off over half term and was worried I’d suffer a set-back. Went straight into week 5 with no problems though. Monday will be the 20 minute run, eeeeeek!

[Batman79 in reply to WillsMum68]

20 minuet run I really good just try your best and don’t stop slow down if you have to but keep pushing.

[WillsMum68 Graduate in reply to Batman79]

I’m excited to try!

[Batman79 in reply to WillsMum68]

How did your 20 minuet run go.

[WillsMum68 Graduate in reply to Batman79]

Doing it Monday, I run Mon/Weds/Fri mornings 🙂

[Batman79 in reply to WillsMum68]

I done my 25 minuet run this morning felt really good after.

[WillsMum68 Graduate in reply to Batman79]

Twenty minutes done! Genuinely didn’t think I could do it so I’m over the moon 🏃‍♀️💪👏

[Batman79 in reply to WillsMum68]

Good skills for your 20 minuet run It’s a brilliant feeling when you reach the end of the run and Laura says you ran for 25 minuets I never thought I could do this a couple of months ago I’m hooked on running now and looking Togo to 10 k next.

[WillsMum68 Graduate in reply to Batman79]

Go for it! I’ve signed up for a Parkrun! Not til May though, as I’m currently running in the gym (asthma), so need to give myself some time to get used to outdoor running. Something to aim for!

[Batman79 in reply to WillsMum68]

I was looking at my local park run which is in Paignton Devon still don’t much about it all.

[WillsMum68 Graduate in reply to Batman79]

Give it a go 🙂

[grahamrupertrules]

Hi i jad to take 2 weeks. Ypu sjoild be ok.

[AlasdairW Graduate]

I had a three day recovery before today’s run. Today’s run was epic! Best run ever. I think the three days has helped me massively. You should be fine.

[Batman79 in reply to AlasdairW]

I done my 25 minute run this morning felt brilliant don’t know why I was worried.