Lapsed for awhile! 😕

[fmga82]

Hi All,

Just wanted to ask for some advice as I completed the C25K app last year in November and I’ve not properly run again for about 3-4 weeks should I start again or go back to week 5 or 6 as I feel like I’ve missed so much time now?

Thanks for advice 👍

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Right let's get you back on track there fmga82 , only you'll know your fitness levels and where they're at, so with that in mind, don't go at that first run back too hard, take yourself out for a no pressure run, see how you feel! If you then want to take up the baton again at the week that feels best, excellent! Let us know how you get on out there 👍

[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.

[Frilly57 Graduate]

I have done both and think that it depends on how long a break you have had.

[fmga82]

Thanks guys 🙏really helpful advice!