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So after Tuesday’s disastrous attempt and having a head cold I haven’t completed a run on the program since Sunday.... my question is, should I go straight into week 9 run 1 after having a break for almost a week????

Also in other news this book arrived today, has anyone read it? Was it helpful?

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JudybniGraduate

I honestly haven't a clue. But in your shoes I'd do what I felt comfortable and confident with. If you push yourself too much - it might put you off. Well done BTW.

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branders1974Graduate

I would give it a whirl if I were you, get some good tunes on, and leave your last attempt behind. You completed week 8, you totally got week 9!! 💪🏻

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Devon_stragglerGraduate

I've had to take a few breaks for leg injuries and been fine to pick up where I left off after a week or so, so my non-expert suggestion is that you'll be fine to continue to W9 - dropping back will only take a few minutes off of the total time. However, you might still have some lingering effects of the cold, so don't beat yourself up if you aren't feeling it - perhaps do a shorter one or some walk-runs and pick it up again next time you go out.

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IannodaTruffeMentor

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.

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Running_like_pheobeGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thank you 😊

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