How long to rest up after pain?

[simoz]

I felt like i'd been doing ok with couch to 5k and attempted wk 7 run 1 with a little more pace than I've used before. I noticed that i was using my right leg more than my left (my ball and socket are connected to my right leg by titanium rods - maybe they're different lengths?). Anyhow, started to experience pain in my right hip and lower right back about 15 minutes into the run; and, stupidly, continued.

Now using my walking stick to walk around the house... So, I was beginning on week 7, how long should I rest up (after the pain has gone?).

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Wait until pain free and movement has returned to normal. Test by walking or her gentle jogging before restarting.

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.