Advice please..

[SallyCinnamon74]

Hello runners.. I completed W6R6 almost two weeks ago before I went on holiday.. Sad to say I've not managed to run while I've been away as its far too hot at 35° and the gym is always packed.. (also the all inclusive buffet has made me 3 stone heavier) so I'm wondering.. Do I try pick up where I left off or shall I just repeat W6? I'm not sure how long it takes for you to lose your stamina and fitness levels!? I know I'll be annoyed with myself if I try W7R1 and can't manage it 😐

[Buddy34 Graduate]

It's said you don't lose any fitness over 2 weeks. You could start again with wk6r3 and if that's ok continue with wk7. Good luck and hope you enjoyed your holiday 😊

[SallyCinnamon74 in reply to Buddy34]

Thank you I may just do that if your fitness levels stay the same for 2 weeks.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

As above... you won’t have lost any fitness and your legs will be nice and fresh... slow and steady at the start and ease back into your happy pace.

[SallyCinnamon74 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks 🏃‍♀️

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Hi Sally, glad you had a great holiday, sounds hot though!🌞

You completed W6 R3 before you went but which run do you feel like doing as your first one back?

WK6 R2 maybe, as a confidence builder, then back to the continous runs after that, there is nothing wrong with a practise run or repeating runs, see how you feel and go for it!

Good luck !😊x

[SallyCinnamon74]

It was fab thanks and very hot!

I was thinking of starting W6 again but I don't want to feel like I'm taking a step back.. but then again I don't want to try steam ahead and fail as it will knock my confidence! I'll see how I feel on the day I guess but thank you for the advice 🏃‍♀️

[Newbeg60 Graduate]

I agree with all the previous comments about maybe repeating a run or a week to build up confidence & a routine again. I lost motivation after a holiday and am repeating a week to help get me going again (its working! Is re establishing a routine & rebuilding my confidence).

Also just think how amazing it is that you've got to Week6, what a great achievement! Good luck with getting going again!!

[SallyCinnamon74]

Thank you! I've certainly missed it and look forward to getting trainers on. Good luck with the rest of your programme 🏃‍♀️