I'm on week 7 R2....but I have had to take a break because of a bad back... I've not run for a week and probably won't for another couple of weeks.., I'm worried I'll loose my fitness. I'm think of going back to week 6 when I do restart. Any advice you lovely people?
What to do if you've had a break from the prog... - Couch to 5K
What to do if you've had a break from the programme
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nowsterGraduate
If it's going to be three weeks or more, I'd agree you would be wise going back to week 6's intervals.
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IannodaTruffeMentor
As stated in the guide to the plan, healthunlocked.com/couchto5... 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.
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