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Do I need to Start Over?
Elo99
Posts: 149 Member
Hi Guys!
I have been doing C25K since the beginning of August and was about to start week 7 when I injured my knee. It's been almost 3 weeks since I've been able to run / jog but am healed now and want to start the program back up this Tuesday, I was planning to go back to week 5 and start from there, but I was wondering if I'll need to start over at the beginning due to the time lost. I understand that it'll probably be a see what you can handle type thing, just looking for some feedback on what others in a similar situation have done.
Thanks!
Erin
I have been doing C25K since the beginning of August and was about to start week 7 when I injured my knee. It's been almost 3 weeks since I've been able to run / jog but am healed now and want to start the program back up this Tuesday, I was planning to go back to week 5 and start from there, but I was wondering if I'll need to start over at the beginning due to the time lost. I understand that it'll probably be a see what you can handle type thing, just looking for some feedback on what others in a similar situation have done.
Thanks!
Erin
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I wish I could find it now, but the Couch to 5K on Facebook page posted a link that says how much your running is affected by taking x weeks off. I think if I were in your position I'd probably start at week 5 and see how it goes rather than start at the beginning.0
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I'd try week 5 and if you can't do it go back a week or two and see how that works rather than going all the way to the start if you feel you're up to it.
Personally I took a few weeks off and went all the way back to the start, but just because of my own personal issues - I don't really enjoy running so it's more of a challenge for me.0 -
Thanks for the feedback ladies! I'll see how Tuesday goes at week 5 day 1 and go from there :drinker:0
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Sounds like a good plan. I wouldn't think you would have to start over after a short break. Good luck!0
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I took two weeks off after having just finished the program, and went back to Week 5, Day 3. It worked well for me.0
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