I knew I hadn’t been out for a while but checking my Nike app , last time I ran was 15 th may 😳. Now I m scared to go back out there . I graduated in March . I don’t know if I m still capable . 😔. Has anyone else been in this situation? I ve read your fitness level is ok for a fortnight , but how much does it degrade after a whole month 🙈
Afraid to get back out there after a month of ... - Couch to 5K
Afraid to get back out there after a month of not running
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Karen go out and take it easy. You’ll get the running big soon enough
Hi karen50plus
I’m in same boat as you have a back injury that is keeping me sidelined for the moment. Have been able to walk at quite a fast pace so hopefully have kept some fitness. But was thinking of starting at maybe W7 once I can get back out there. I’m sure you will be fine just don’t give up👍🏻
Morning Gramp . Thanks for replying . I ve got my speedy Gonzales stuff on 🥴...... heading for our local “ lake “ . 5k is 3 times around the lake . I m thinking if I can manage 2 laps it will be a win 🤷♀️and if I have to walk at times so be it 🙈. I hope your back injury gets better soon and thank you for your encouragement 😇
Good luck don’t push to hard might try a shuffle later myself
Decided to have first run after IC but on treadmill in case I broke down again thought i would start at w3r3. Felt ok bit achy today but managed to do it twice over so hopefully not lost stamina after 4 week lay off. Rest day today then try upping the game to W7 tomorrow if that goes well back to trying to achieve 5k in 30mins
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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.
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What are you scared of? What's the worst thing that can happen?
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I like the idea of just going out there and seeing what you can do...no pressure and then see where it matches on the programme. Week 5 or 7 or 3? Doesn't matter...then in a few weeks you will be in a routine again. I am going to start again on 1st July (injury) but thinking of doing a week 0. Walk 30 mins 3 times a week to get out there. 😎👣🙋🏻♀️
I admit I d started reducing my runs from 3 times a week . The heat , work etc .... all excuses I know but next thing I know I hadn’t run for a fortnight . Then suddenly it was a whole month - where did the time go 😳🤷♀️. Must admit , I tend to go out aiming to run 30 mins and anything over that is a bonus . 🥵.....😂
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No matter what you can or cannot do. Be kind to yourself. Your inner voice filled with love and patience.
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How did it go?
I shocked myself and did 3 laps of the lake 5k in 50 mins . I know I m slow , but I m not bothered about the time . I m just chuffed I kept going 🏃♀️. I was certain I wouldn’t be able to do half of that.