Back on it…. belatedly!

[Redbuz]

I managed to nearly complete C25K before Christmas reaching W9R1 before succumbing to a chest infection which stopped me in my tracks.

But today I belatedly managed to recommence by completing W6R1. After taking excellent advice from everyone on here I started brisk walking for the last few days before having a go at W6 to see how it was

Tbh it was harder than I expected but I managed to do the run at a very slow and steady pace, and really enjoyed it

So, back on it and really looking forward to the next run on Saturday! Thanks everyone for the advice and encouragement

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Very well done to you... taking it gently and listening to your body... we enjoy things far more when we do that... those runs are going to just unfold under your feet and you will be back at Week 9, stronger and more ready for that podium, celebration!

[Redbuz in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Oldfloss. I am only a novice runner but have really missed it! Thanks for your advice

[Overnight_Oats_99_]

I went through much the same - I only had last run of week 9 to go when some bad cold/flu got me. I too went back to week 6, though I didn't do all the run for each week until this week when I was back to week. Delighted to have completed the last run, albeit felt a bit slower than my last one, but the main thing is to have reached the end.

Enjoy your last couple of runs!

[Redbuz in reply to Overnight_Oats_99_]

Hi Overnight_Oats_99_

Thanks for your reply and sorry for the delay in responding

Glad you are over the illness and many congratulations on completing the programme - well done! Really inspiring

I did W6R2 yesterday and though it was harder than the first time round I enjoyed it. I was tempted to skip the odd run to get back to week 9 but I’m going to follow the sequence properly I think.

Congrats again!

[drl212 Graduate]

Welcome back! Great to hear you are feeling better.

I'm just back from the injury couch and I'm doing intervals of running/walking and taking some of those from the C25K program.

Keep us posted...

[Redbuz in reply to drl212]

Thanks drl212. apologies for late response! I hope your injury recuperation is coming along well- the interval walking and gently easing back to running . Although my break from running was due to illness, the enforced break has helped heal a niggly calf pain that was there before. So every cloud….

Good luck with your continued recovery!