10 day gap between week 2 and week 3

[JFra]

I completed wk2 run 3 on sunday 7th june and have done little to no exercise since then.... would I be ok to jump straight back into it today on week 3 run 1 ?

I was managing ok on the last run but am worried I have not been active for over a week bar the odd walk to school / shops. I really wanted to complete the programme by my birthday on the 31st july so should i just give it a go today ?

Any advice would be appreciated.

[packersruns Graduate]

I had to have a week off because of my knee and I just went straight back to it and I was fine, so I'm sure you can get back to it quite easily! Good luck

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

You should be fine... it takes two weeks to start losing fitness. Have a good one.

[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 will also find in there the advice that you lose no significant condition in the first two weeks of non running.

Enjoy your journey.