advice needed

[First-time-run]

I had to take just over a week off due to weather/work commitments and I'm wondering do I carry on with where I left off or skip back a little as it will be wk6 r3 25mins.

any advice welcome

thanks

[Instructor57 Graduate]

You will not really loose fitness in the first 2 weeks and after that it will be gradual .I had 18 days off during week 8 and then completed the next run without any problems.

I actually went out not sure how long I would run and just took it 10 minutes at a time .

You will likely surprise yourself , just keep it slow .

[First-time-run in reply to Instructor57]

Thank you, I didn't know how long was too long.

[misswobble Graduate]

Pick up where you left off. If it doesn’t feel good then go back a bit Either way is fine 😀👍. Week 6! Well done 🙂💪

[First-time-run in reply to misswobble]

I was thinking about week 6 r1 as it still has intervals.

[misswobble Graduate in reply to First-time-run]

You’re in charge and there’s no right or wrong. Give it a try and see how it goes. Have fun 😃

[First-time-run in reply to misswobble]

Thank you 😊

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

As stated in the guide to the plan, you lose no significant condition in the first two weeks of non running. After that loss of condition is gradual.

If you do have a longer break, all any of us can do after a lay off is to go out for a gentle run and see what we can comfortably manage, then use C25k or something similar to rebuild stamina and resistance to injury.

[First-time-run in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Take the advice from Instructor57 ...Head out, slow and steady and enjoy ! Well done you!