I've got a couple of questions I would like to put out there and get your thoughts, TIA.
1. I started C25k in Feb (had a month off in March as I broke my ribs ski-ing) and finished the programme 7th July (had quite a lot of ankle issues at start of C25K too).
Reached my first 10k last month and I've done a further two since BUT my question is this... when can I start running consecutive days? Is it Feb, July or later in 2021? I'm itching at the bit to run more days but something tells me I've to wait a year before I can do this?
2. I'm starting to love longer runs rather than shorter runs and with Christmas round the corner... I was looking for suggestions for good hydration packs.
As always, I value the views and knowledge of this group, so any advice would be ace!
Happy Tuesday everyone 🤗
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Hi. I am running 3.5 years now. I have learnt the hard way not to run on consecutive days. It leads to injury. The days rest is very important. Only time now that I would ever run on consecutive days is if I ran on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and a longer run on Sunday. Do a fast walk on the days in-between your runs instead. Well done on all your running since February.
I would wait until July to start adding in another day. I always ran Mon, Wed and Fri. Then this year I added in a Saturday as well and I finished c25k in February 2019. You've just to be really careful you don't do too much as this can result in injury.
This is the hydration vest I bought this year and love it . After a few minutes I forgot I was wearing it . I also bought 2 250ml Aonijie soft water bottles. Good luck.
That's all superb advice and info, thank you so much! I'll take a look at your suggestions 😊
Great replies already from damienair and Buddy34 who know their stuff.
I have the same jacket as Buddy34 and it's so useful. I think you could move to 4 times a week to see how you go.
I quite like Mon, Weds, Fri and Sun if I can and do this at least every other week. Damien is right; rest and recovery days are important as they can repair micro-tears for example. If you keep consistent and building those longer, slower runs then this'll really help too. I've only been running a year though so these are just my thoughts. Go steady and listen to your body.
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