Restarting after a short break

[ch-ar]

I have had to stop C to5K for 2 weeks after the second run of week 6 due to illness. At what point in the course should I start again?

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Restart at run 1 of week 6, run slowly and see how it goes.

[Instructor57 Graduate]

As it is week 6 and finishes off with the first non stop 25 minute run I would certainly suggest doing at least run 2 again or even as AlMor suggests go back to run 1 .

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

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.