Have to self isolate.

[Graleystives]

I have been contacted by Test and Trace and have to self isolate so I won’t be able to run for nearly two weeks. (Assuming I don’t develop symptoms)

I graduated in June and have been running for about 35 minutes three times a week. I still find it quite challenging and only manage around 3k in that time.

I am concerned about the set back and wondered how long a current level of fitness lasts and the best way to return to running after this period is up. Before starting the C5K I was very unfit and not somebody who naturally enjoys exercising and don’t want to end up back where I was. Thank you.

[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.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Well, hopefully you are going to be fine.

The good news is that we do not lose fitness quickly and two weeks not running, should not impact too much. But, there is plenty that you can do in those two weeks to keep everything going.

Pop across to the Strength and Flex forum and check out the wealth of keeping fit ideas for indoor ( or garden work) whilst you are isolating.

healthunlocked.com/strength...

So many innovative ideas there for, wanting to exercise and having to stay home. Everything from basic strength work, yoga etc to indoor walking ( which I, like many really enjoyed... )

Work out a daily routine, varied and balanced and pop in some truly, resting days too.

The two weeks will fly by ! Please do keep us posted.

When you do start running again. then start gently and listen to your body... mix those runs up too....some 30 minute, but also some shorter runs and then some lovely longer, see where you get to, runs. They are the ones that build everything up; stamina, strength and even speed !

You will have a head start if you use these two weeks to work on that running body

Hope this may help

[John_W Graduate Ambassador]

This is where a treadmill really comes into its own. ....

[Graleystives Graduate]

Thank you.

[SJ60]

I finished two weeks’ quarantine end of last week and had a similar anxiety but it was absolutely fine when I went for a run on Sunday. You’ll be fine but trust your body to tell you what’s best for you 👍

[Graleystives Graduate in reply to SJ60]

Many thanks. Hope you keep well.

[Holly28]

I've found a break has let my body rest properly then have run better afterward.