More advice needed (if possible please!)

[Shutthefrontdoor]

So I recently restarted Couch to 5k from the beginning having had Covid (& then long Covid) and graduated again today 🎉

My question is, would you still continue running for 30 minutes (averaging 3.5k) or push on time wise to achieve 5k? Before having Covid I was running 5k twice a week and 10k at the weekend but it seems so much harder this time round 😩

Any advice would be gratefully received.

Thanks

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Personally, once a week mid adviser to push on to 5k. Well maybe week 1 push to 4K one and two times 30 minutes. Week 2 go for one 4.5k run. Week 3 go for the 5k. Huge well done. You could probably start bridging to 10k after that if you wanted using the programme on the bridge to 10k forum.

[Shutthefrontdoor Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

Thank you, that sounds like really good advice. Problem is, I’m so impatient and want to be able to run like I did before 😬 I just want to enjoy it again so don’t want to go injuring myself or something! Slow and steady is the way forward I suppose.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Many congratulations on your graduation, fellow runner.

This guide to post C25k running may be helpful healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Keep running, keep smiling.

[BaddieThePirate Graduate]

Oooh, glad you’re recovered and back out there. Decide on a plan, but listen to your body. I’m sure it will tell you if it’s coping or if you need to slow the process down a little. Well done on your come back!