If it's been 1 month since I last ran, where should I start again?

[Plattszo]

Hi everyone.

Sorry that I have been away and have done what I never wanted to do and that was to stop running! I was forced to stop when my back went into spasm, then I didn't want to risk injury before Christmas. Since then, I have been procrastinating about getting back out and not felt in the "mood" if I am completely honest.

I am currently debating (again) whether to get my running shoes on today- but I have lost confidence with running and don't quite know where to start...

What do you think? What would you do?

[Yellowsunset Graduate]

I would suggest start at week 6. You won't have lost all your fitness.. so try week 6. The first two rung prepare you for a 20 minute run. See how you get on with that.

[Plattszo Graduate in reply to Yellowsunset]

Thank you. I had a scan back over the app and week 6 looks like a good place to start 😊😊

Will let you know how I get on... 😬🤒

[TryingbutDetetmined Graduate]

Hi Plattszo

I feel similar to you, I haven’t been running since mid December when I caught Covid. Whilst Covid came and went quickly the lingering aches and not feeling great have continued.

I miss my running so much, have never had great confidence or been the fastest but who cares!!

There is no better feeling that being out in the fresh air with your music on and just your thoughts.

I’ve just looked and going to try week 5 but if it’s too much go to week 4.

Don’t be too hard on yourself at least your wanting to try.

Best of luck 🤞🏻

[Plattszo Graduate in reply to TryingbutDetetmined]

Thank you for the moral support 🙏

After covid, I think you should definitely be gentle on yourself with regards to getting back out there.

I guess, in life, there may be things that stop us in our tracks, it's how we deal with them that counts....

We WILL get back on it.

Thanks for helping me see that.

And I hope you are back to 100% soon. Take care of yourself.

[TryingbutDetetmined Graduate in reply to Plattszo]

Thank you to you too.

You inspired me to get my running gear on. The winter sun was shining so off I have been. Decided on week 5 run 1. I managed all runs . So pleased I have been now and looking forward to the next.

Good luck. I’m sure that you’ll be fine too😊

[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.

[Plattszo Graduate]

Thank you! It will definitely be interesting to see what I have left in me 😊

[Jaxstr]

Start wherever you feel comfortable. It's the starting that's the important thing. You can always adjust your next run when you know better.

[Plattszo Graduate in reply to Jaxstr]

Yes you are right! Thank you 👍

[Jools2020 Graduate]

Welcome back, Plattszo! Missed you!

I would just get out there for a slow jog. Aim for 15-20 minutes and take it from there. Good to have you back! 😊

[Plattszo Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

Hi Jools! Thanks for the lovely message!I need to get my backside into gear and get going again... do NOT want to lose this after working so hard last year, but just feel a bit scared it's going to be horrendous!

I won't know until I try. Need to stop being so hard on myself about something that hadn't even happened yet!!! 😁🙈

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Plattszo]

It won’t be horrendous, I’m sure. Just take it steady like when we were doing C25K. It will give you a good idea about where to go from there, you might want do increase gradually without going back to the programme, or you might prefer to have that structure again for a while. Only you can decide - but yes, get out there 😂

[Plattszo Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

Thanks Jools. I hope not. Feel the fear and do it anyway, they say..... 😬😬😬

Thanks for your words of encouragement. Really 😊😊

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Plattszo]

💕

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

Hey you ! Your a Red Devil ! There’s only me shuffling about out there at the moment and I’m not on full capacity. Tears is concentrating on her career and not feeling 100% so we need you back out there. Try a Nike Run Club app comeback run, just to ease you in gently 👍🏃‍♀️

P.S Good to see you back on the forum Zo

[Plattszo Graduate in reply to Couchphoenix]

Hello lovely!!

I know, really letting the side down, I am!!

Promise to join you in the shuffle ASAP and will let you know as soon as I have.

A comeback run!! Sounds exciting!! 😁😁

[nowster Graduate]

An easy 15 mins / 2 km is what I'm going to aim for myself in the morning after two weeks with no running.

PS. We've been missing yourself and Tinytears60

[Plattszo Graduate in reply to nowster]

Awww, how lovely of you to say that. My plan is to get work finished handy today and get out before dark... not too much to squeeze in.... so let's see🤔😉😊

[nowster Graduate in reply to Plattszo]

Don't leave it too late. Very heavy rain on the way in later today.

[Plattszo Graduate in reply to nowster]

I did it!!!!! 😁

[nowster Graduate in reply to Plattszo]

So did I! 👍

[Plattszo Graduate in reply to nowster]

Yeeeyyy!! Well done!!

My legs are giving me some serious aches now 🙈

How did you get on?

[nowster Graduate in reply to Plattszo]

Nothing at all so far. My legs feel fine. I suppose doing two medium length walks at the weekend prepared my legs for it.

[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to nowster]

Aww I’m missing you lovely lot too - still finding my feet with new role and being sensible as my side still feels delicate ... hopeful of being back soon ... Yes!! I know! Me.. sensible! 🙈🤣

[MccHa Graduate]

Hello Plattszo , welcome back 👍 agree with all just do what you are comfortable with and most importantly to enjoy running like u use to outdoors 🙏🙏🙏

[Plattszo Graduate in reply to MccHa]

Thank you Mister! Hope things are well with you 😊

[Plattszo Graduate]

To all you wonderful people, thanks for being the supportive angels on my shoulder. I ran today!! If I'd not posted yesterday and read your encouraging words, I definitely would have found a new excuse today. Thank you to you all 🤗🤗🤗🤗 Hopefully, this is me, back in the house!!!!

New post incoming.....

[Catho78 Graduate]

Welcome back, missed your posts. Well done on your come back run, you’ve got this! Hope your enjoyed your run 🏃🏽‍♀️🤗