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Picking up after a break

gorple76
gorple76 Posts: 162 Member
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I've taken two weeks off from running due to a vacation and have just done a short run. Heavens, it felt harder than I expected! How long does it take yo get back into your stride? Any tips on doing so?

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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Give it a week, you'll be fine. I took 8 weeks out for an injury and was amazed how quickly I got my fitness back.
  • gorple76
    gorple76 Posts: 162 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    Give it a week, you'll be fine. I took 8 weeks out for an injury and was amazed how quickly I got my fitness back.
    Thank you, that's really reassuring. I'm surprised how much taking time off has knocked my confidence. There were lots of people running where I stayed and I kept watching them and thinking how hard it looks. I couldn't quite convince myself that before the break I was running 10 mile runs!

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