Advice please 😊

[Cakerunner]

Hello everyone!I've been gone for quite a while...well, not gone exactly, just not running...😔

I've had health issues for months now, including pneumonia...recovery has been very long.....however, I'm finally feeling ready to take up the reins again🥳 but, having been ill for so long, I'm not sure where to start?

I've redownloaded the c25k app onto my phone, but I'm not sure which week to jump in at. I don't think I'm back to week 1 level of unfitness......well I hope I'm not....

What think you seasoned runner peeps?

Any advice is appreciated 😊

I can't wait to lace up my favourite running shoes......but I'm scared I won't be able to do it....🥺

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Welcome back. Many of us, for different reasons have found ourselves in a similar position. Me included.My advice...start at Week 1...no pressure...you know you what is coming. ..no need to push...and you can move on with confidence, not fear .

The programme works. And you know you can do it.

You've has a very rough time.. be kind to yourself and ease back in ...

Slow and steady x

[Cakerunner Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you its nice to know I'm not alone😊

[Katnap Graduate]

It's like falling off a log. You'll be fine!

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[Irish-John Graduate]

I was out of the game for quite awhile also. I started back at week one - I figure I'm in no particular rush to graduate again, and also learned the wisdom of "slow and steady" 🙂 Anyway, its more fun - contrast between this time and my very first has me smiling. I was so full of angst and doubts first go - gremlins had a feast back then 😂 Now it's just one foot in front of the other and enjoying the entire experience 🙂

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Irish-John]

Just spot on,! x

[Cakerunner Graduate in reply to Irish-John]

Thank you, I'm almost excited to see how different it is this time, I've decided to go with good advice and I'm going out shortly, to begin at week 1....

[Irish-John Graduate in reply to Cakerunner]

This is my third time in seven years - last time was after being on the IC with a dislocated hip so I really took it easy :)I found out not only how enjoyable it is to take it a tad easy, but very interesting to be able to focus on exactly what my body does when I run - how I can tense up without realising it for instance Made me a far more efficient runner

[Honey_boo]

Good luck, I have had a 2 month break due to Achilles tendinitis. I had got up to week 7 previously. I restarted at week 2, more to see how my Achilles would cope, but actually was pleased I did, as I managed well but it wasn't quite as easy as I thought it would be from an overall fitness perspective. I would advise just give it a go on week 1, and if it's too easy jump to week 2 next, but if not easy, listen to your body and pace yourself, nothing wrong with doing it properly for long term benefits.

[BlackCountryLee Graduate]

I would side with the majority here and start over from week 1. I had three months out back end of last year and decided to go back to W1 R1 and was so glad I did. Like a couple have pointed out you know what’s coming and you know it works. Good luck whatever you decide to do and great to hear you’re over your pneumonia 👍🏻