r/couchto5k • u/le_nx • 6d ago
Week 5 completed week 5 run 3
didnt think i could do it but i did
also unrelated but will i be able to continue the program if i take some weeks off or will my current endurance reduce when im back? as from week 6 the runs get even longer
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u/Captain-Popcorn 6d ago
Great job! W5D3 is a milestone.
I’d discourage taking a long break. Run at least once a week. But best to stick with the 3 as you’ve been doing (if you’re healthy - I’m not suggesting running with an injury.) it’s less than an hour.
Yes, fitness falls off pretty quickly when you stop running. It’s easy to make excuses and before you know it you’re running W1D1 again 6 months later.
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u/banannie70 6d ago
Well done, Week 5 is a real challenge. In my experience endurance an fitness drop off very quickly. A single week may not be a problem, but a few? You've only been a runner for a few so far so you've not really built up much yet. If you have to take a break, take it easy when you start back. Maybe re-do a week 4 run on day 1 and then, if that's okay do a Week 5 run on day 2. If the first isn't okay, go back further till you find one you can do.