Should I go back a week?

[Dancer54]

I’ve hurt my back (not running) and have had to stop my runs. I was just about to do. W6, r2. My question is when back improves, should I go back to w5? Think back might take a couple of weeks to get better. Thanks

[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.

[Dancer54 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Many thanks.