got to week 4 then got ill...

[runningjo]

Hi I have been following the plan and really chuffed to get to the second run of week 4...then a rubbish cold struck which has floored me for over a week. My question is, should I start week 4 all again or should I go back even further to try and make back any lost fitness?

[Vivwestie Graduate]

I'd say don't go back, just start back where you left off. You might find that you haven't lost too much of what you gained. Sometimes a rest is a good thing and a week or just over isn't so very long. Just have a go and see how you feel. Take it easy, don't push too hard and enjoy being out again. Have fun!

[runningjo]

Thanks for that. I'm going to try tomorrow and see if I can still do week 4's five minutes runs! My chest is still tight from the cold I have had so I might need to take it slowly but Ill give it a whirl!