Back at it after 1 month off
TrishaRN_74
Posts: 102 Member
I hate to admit it, but I haven't been doing my C25K for about a month. First, I was sick, then it was a rough TOM for me, then I went on vacation. I just started exercising again today with a brisk 4 mile walk, but I want to get back to running. I had completed W4D2 successfully prior to stopping. I don't think I would be successful at picking up where I left off...does anyone have any suggestions as to how far back I should go to ease myself back into it? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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I'd start at the beginning and skip days if they are too easy for you. My experience is that every time I back off an aggressive running goal to one that seems "too easy," I have more fun, get motivated and start kicking some butt.
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I had to stop for about a month as well at the same location as you due to being sick, having a sick child, vacation, etc. I just started completely over on Sunday. I wiped out the old data from my phone and started over. W1D1 was super easy but I didn't want to skip it, I wanted to build myself back up again.0
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Thanks for the feedback. Maybe I will do it. I know I'll feel good easily finishing the first few weeks. :-)0
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Hi, I've just started again after a couple of months off. I had got as far as completing week 6 day 1 before stopping due to illness then bad weather etc. I debated for ages where to start again but decided last night to do week 1 day 1 to see how I got on. I'm glad I started at the beginning again as I found it a bit hard although I think I pushed myself harder than first time around. I plan to continue following the days as they are now. Good luck to you!0
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I'm inspired by you all on here who have the strength to restart the program after falling off. I want to start again as well, as soon as I get over this cold. You guys are awesome.0
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I'm back at it after a week of being sick, so I'm just back-tracking a week from where I was - good luck to you!0
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I have also decided to start fresh. I went on a long kayaking trip a few weeks ago, came home exhausted, sun burnt, and covered head to toe in mosquito bites. I spent a week on the couch, miserable and sluggish from benadryl. I have gone out a few times since, but it's not the same, I lost my rhythm. I'm starting back at week two tomorrow and have my app set to free run/walk at the end so that I can go longer and track it if I feel up to it. Good luck and happy running!0
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Well, I FINALLY started again...at week one. It actually was pretty easy! I had to improvise for the last couple of jogs, though, because my husband called and for some reason it stopped the app. I might have to break down and get a paid app instead of a free one. Any suggestions?0
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I used the Radiant Tap one.0
