BREAK!

[xCGx]

Hi all, I’ve not done my run for about 2/3 weeks now and I was on run 3 week 5! I know I won’t be able to go straight back into that. Would people suggest starting from the beginning? Any advice greatly appreciated TIA x

[packersruns Graduate]

If it was me, I would try week 4 or week 3 first to see if you have the stamina to not start right from the beginning - hopefully that’s some help to you but I’m sure other people will comment who have been in a similar situation to you will try and give you some more knowledgeable advice! Good luck on your journey!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

You lose no significant condition in the first two weeks of non running.

After that loss of condition is gradual.

All any of us can do after a lay off is to go out and see what we can comfortably manage, then build back up gently, using C25k or something similar as a guide to weekly increase.

Enjoy your journey.