Running 2 days in a row?

[Rockette1]

Is it OK as a one-off to run on consecutive days. I can only fit my 3 runs in this week if I do this. I have never done

it before and just needed to get some advice before I try! I am running 2 x 3k and 1 x 5k a week at the moment. Thanks!

[ajwyld Graduate]

I'd be cautious and at the very least take your speed and distance down. Maybe 2 x 2.5 k ? And if anything starts to niggle, STOP ! Might an alternative be to do 2 x 5k in the week ?

[Rockette1 Graduate]

Oh, sorry - I only need to run Sat and Sunday of this week consecutively - I thought I'd only do 2k on both. Do you think I should only be running 2 x 5k a week and nothing else? This is an area I need advice on obviously as I feel a little "left on my own" since graduatng. I am doing a 5k run In Boston, US, in July and I have done it in 37.36 twice so far (exact same time!).. Any help gratefully received!

[TurboTortoise Graduate]

As a one-off (or even a couple of times) I think running on two consecutive days, especially short distances, is no problem, especially as you're a graduate and have built up a good base. As long as you are feeling good, not tired and nothing's hurting!

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Probably okay (don't trust me though, I'm not an expert) if you go slow on the second day - treat it like a recovery run...

I wouldn't do it myself though - worry about hurting myself!

[emkeenan Graduate]

Hiya, having tried this myself I'd say you'll be okay. If you're running two different distances I'd definitely put the longer run on the first day. On my second day my legs felt a little heavy to start off with and I took that as a sign not to overdo it!

[GoogleMe Graduate]

Essentially, it's a gamble with the odds that you won't injure yourself... but then again, what do you actually *gain* from going out on consecutive days? I suppose if you were on some kind of inflexible training plan with a deadline you wouldn't want it to slide but from the sound of it you won't lose anything from not running on both days.

There are people who run every day for years though!