Too long a break???: I ran w8r3 last Tuesday but... - Couch to 5K

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Too long a break???

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I ran w8r3 last Tuesday but what with one thing and another haven’t been able to do my next run yet. It will probably be Monday (6 days later) when I can run w9r1 which is the first 30 minute run 😳

Do you think my stamina will be up to it?

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Definitely just ease in to it slowly, warm up thoroughly 👍

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Did it this morning, yay 😀

It felt fine and I managed to cover 4.8km which is more then I thought I would manage.

2 more runs then it’s the end of the program......I shall miss Jo Whiley 😕

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Don't worry Jo's probably resting anyway after her three triathlons 😬

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Oh yes, what an amazing thing to achieve. She rocks 👊🏻

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I'd say that's some achievement! And don't forget the goggle box rev 👀

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As it states in the guide to the plan, you lose next to no condition in the first two weeks of non running.

Pick up where you left off.

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You’ll be fine! Did my W8R3 on Monday and have just completed W9R1 today. Felt better for having a longer break. Went very slow for the first 10 mins, a little faster for the middle 10 and then very, very slow for the last 10 mins. Good luck!

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Well done tortoise!

Did it this morning 🙌🏻So pleased!

Yes. You are up to it. It would have had some benefits too. It's all mental and you'll do it! Steady away and grow into the run. You've got this.

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Yes it really is all mental.

I did it this morning, so pleased and proud 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

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Wahoooooooo!!!

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