I stopped running...?

Question

I used to run about 3 days a week but stopped when I went on holiday and haven't ran since (about one and a half months). I have gained around 7lbs but have continued to work out on my cross trainer and have noticed my legs are allot stronger. I plan to start running again today. Question is, will I find it really hard or be the same?

Answer 1

Since running takes alot of endurance you will more than likely find it a little more strenuous but it shouldn't take long to get back to where you were also make sure to stretch before and after and maybe a little longer than normal just to help avoid cramping!

Answer 2

it will probably be the same. seeing as, you have continued to work out.

Answer 3

you may find it a little hard... but you should train yourself and return to your old state...

Answer 4

Your body will remember your endurance, so when you start running again, it will take minimal time to get back up to speed.  Not like a person just starting out.  But a month and a half is not enough time off for it to really affect you.  So get out there and run!

Answer 5

I'd say it will be a lot harder than it used to, but not as hard as when you first started running, just because that was how it felt for me after i stopped running for awhile.

Answer 6

it will probably be a bit harder maybe you should start with speed walking and then grow to running in a couple of days or when you feel like you are ready too... but make sure you stretch or your legs will start hurting before you make it back