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Hi all, I was about to start week 8 when I suddenly had a problem with my calf muscle. Three weeks later I feel I’m ready to start again, do you think I should go back a few weeks to ease into it? Thanks

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As stated in the guide to the plan, healthunlocked.com/couchto5... you lose no significant condition in the first two weeks of non running.

After that loss of condition is gradual.

All any of us can do after a lay off is to go out and see what we can comfortably manage, then build back up gently, using C25k or something similar as a guide to weekly increase.

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