Is it bad to skip!

[feelingoldish]

Hi all, having done W1R1 yesterday, I thought I’d try W2R1! Iv already completed c25k before and want to get back into it, but that was all explained in my previous post. I wanted to push myself so I skipped afew runs in w1, I will be having a rest day, but I’m sure my body will tell me when (I hope) so after today my legs ache but Iv had a cold shower and I’m ready to face the day 👍

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

As a previous graduate then there could be some residual conditioning in the leg muscles, depending on how recently you stopped running.

Usually, I would suggest a returning runner goes for a gentle run to see what they can comfortably manage after a few weeks out. Once that becomes a few months, then it becomes safer to start at the very beginning, especially if the break is around 6 months or longer. I am not sure which category you fall into here.

In general, the plan has been carefully developed and adapted over time to keep the risk of injury as low as possible. As the plan fractures the 10% rule already on a couple of occasions, I would strongly recommend against skipping any runs, the risk of injury isn’t worth it just to complete the plan a couple of weeks early.

I misread this at first and thought you were skipping on the runs, which is a whole different question that I almost answered 🤣

[Mrsrun Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

I also thought you meant is it ok to do skipping instead of running 😂

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Mrsrun]

There is still a chance I have answered the wrong question here 🤣

[feelingoldish in reply to UnfitNoMore]

I think I worded it wrong! 🤣 I stopped running since December, so I want to start back running, I started on W1R1 but then I thought to challenge myself by skipping to W2. I know you shouldn’t be skipping runs if you’ve new to it

If that makes sense 😆

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to feelingoldish]

Yes, with more than six months out it is best to follow the plan as it is laid out. If it’s easy then that’s just a bonus!

[Instructor57 Graduate]

After six months out you would be better completing all the runs in sequence again,Gentle progressive progress following the plan will be the best way to avoid injury .

Many on here have done this after six months or more out.

Some with even less than 6 months .

There is no rush , it's about re building your strength and stamina safely

[feelingoldish in reply to Instructor57]

Ok Thankyou

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

It is only bad if it results in injury.

I redid the plan from scratch after a three month break.

We are all capable of doing way more than our bodies are conditioned to do, but not without increasing our injury risk. Sticking to gently progressive training plans is the safest way to push our limits, whilst gently increasing our resistance to injury.

Injury often strikes out of the blue and can stop you for days, weeks or even months.

The plan works and will progressively rebuild your stamina and resistance to injury. This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...