So I completed the C25K programme in December last year, but I am ashamed to say have rarely been out since! Does anyone have any tips for getting back into it after about 4 months off?
Back into running? : So I completed the C25K... - Couch to 5K
Back into running?
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I'm not sure but I would think you would need to go back to the beginning 😊
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If you have been off running for more than two weeks you have to rerun some of the weeks, in your case being off for 4 months I would advise you to rerun all of them but you don't need to do the same 3 runs per week, i.e. Sunday run 1 of week 1, Tuesday run 1 of week 2 and so on.
Go for a run and see how you feel. If you can run 10 - 15 minutes comfortably start week 5. If you're struggling start from the beginning.
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I was on the IC for four months. I did the programme from scratch again. More enjoyable second time around.
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Put your shoes on and see what you can comfortably manage, then build gradually on that.
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Hiya I took 5 months out. Started again from the beginning. However I used this as a positive because I know I can do it, I know you just slow down, I know it's worth it. 🙂 I'm at wk6 now and enjoying it more this time round.
I've also entered a 5km run at the end of June. This should focus my mind on the graduation runs in may/June. Then July I have a gung ho. I'm definitely best having something to work towards. I am not going to make any attempt to increase speed or distance, if it happens so be it.
Perhaps a future goal will help you post graduation? Whichever route you take, have fun 👍
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No shame in that. We all do what's important to us. I suggest you make sure you have a plan in place after C25K re-graduation.
Taking part in your local parkrun is a great way to boost your enthusiasm.
Let us know how you get on! 😁
😸 Katnap 😸