Could I run twice in two days?

[Snailspeed]

Hi. I ran 5km two days ago and was planning to run 4km this evening followed by 9km on Saturday. However I spent all day uniform shopping and by the time I came home, all I wanted was that nice plate of pasta and a glass of wine.

Although I wouldn’t make this a habit, would it be ok to run 4 tomorrow and 9 the next day? I just feel really bad that I didn’t go tonight. This is the first time since starting JuJu’s plan that I have missed a run 😔

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

As you know it's not a good idea to run on consecutive days, however, that really only applies to new runners doing C25K and not having yet ran a 5K, but as you are no longer a new runner and have not only graduated from C25K but also I notice the word GRADUATE 10 you could run on consecutive days, but be careful.

[Snailspeed Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks. Maybe I will just go straight to the 9km and only run twice this week.

[Deals1 Graduate10]

I agree with AlMorr . Take it easy 😀. Hope u enjoyed your tea n tipple. 🤗

[Snailspeed Graduate10 in reply to Deals1]

It was lovely thanks!

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I trained on consecutive days preparing for my 10k race, but it was sprints/hills on one day, and a VERY easy 20 minute recovery run the next.. if It felt risky I went swimming instead. Al's right, you're more experienced now so you know what you're capable of.. but I don't run the day before or after a long run.

[Snailspeed Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks

[Snailspeed Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

I will just run the 9k on Saturday. No point hurting myself.

[Hidden in reply to Snailspeed]

You're not going to lose anything from doing that, that 9K is the important run and you'll be well prepared for it. You could even try and give yourself an extra push in that last kilometre, if you feel like you've got a bit more in the tank.

[backintime Graduate10]

I was looking at HM plans and many of them have training 4x a week - I was wondering the same thing - I only started running at the end of March

I will follow this post with interest

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

The advice on here is not to run on consecutive days until you’ve been running at least a year snailspeed. When you run , it makes micro tears in your muscles and it’s really important to have the rest day to allow these to repair. juju’s plan is flexible to allow extra days between runs so don’t worry. You can still do the long one on Saturday when you have more time. Have fun. 🐌

[Footleg 60minGraduate in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you. I often wonder if I could run on consecutive days. But I do know my muscles tear.

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Footleg]

Just in case you haven’t seen it before. Here is some useful info for graduates. It’s got lots of interesting bits in there.

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[Footleg 60minGraduate in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you Dexy5 there's lots of interesting and useful stuff there! Cheers👍

[Teresa1632 Graduate10]

When I injured my calf, I was advised to rest for 4 weeks. Made me slightly panicky as I had signed up to run in a relay team for a marathon.

My trainer advised me to wait until the week before, and I could run each day. BUT only to run 1 easy mile. Just to get miles into my legs and preserve my recovery. That worked. It was SOOO tempting to run further, but glad I stuck to it. (Mile 4 and 5 of the relay was brutal though)!

[Snailspeed Graduate10 in reply to Teresa1632]

Thanks

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

In general a year, or more, of running is recommended before going back to back days... and even then I’d be gentle at first. If I had to do those two runs on consecutive days I’d do the 9k first for sure... but my preference would be not to have my long run on either of them.

[Snailspeed Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks. Will just do the 9k tomorrow.