Do i HAVE to wait 48 hours before I can run again

[Paul46-ipswich]

this is getting addictive, I cant think of anything but running, gps watches, getting my gait measured, parkruns, great run local.... Its like waiting for santa! roll on Thursday when I can run again.

[beatricerose Graduate]

I realised when I spent 3 hours last night reading running articles and had set up 5 watched ebay garmin FR10s and read all the posts on this forum plus done 40 mins yoga yesterday ALL because it wasn't a run day I MIGHT be addicted.

I have quite an addictive personality though, and if thats what keeps me running than so be it.

Also I am meant to be writing a dissertation and stats report so procrastination is everything.

[boptillyoudrop49 Graduate]

It's always the rest days when I'm really yearning to go out and run (like today), come tomorrow the urge will have faded!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Yep.. totally hooked..

[Rignold]

Are you doing the programme? If so it is best to have a rest day between sessions. too much too soon will result in strained joints, soft tissue etc, but that's not to say you can't be doing other exercise to support your running. Squats should be a daily thing for everyone. Lunges, calf raises, leg raises, plank, bridges and more squats should be done at least every other day. Nothing to stop you doing some cardio cross-training eiether: cycling (or spin classes), swimming, skipping etc. Some plyometrics and bodyweight calisthenics will always be of benefit to your running and your health in general.

If you have graduated and built up to it you can run every day if you choose. I think its good to have one day off a week, but it isnt mandatory.

[Paul46-ipswich Graduate]

good thinking Rignold, I will dig the bike out

[Rignold in reply to Paul46-ipswich]

and do those squats.

Squats are the runner's friend. Strengthenng the legs prevents the most common runner injuries - knees, IT band etc. Squats are everyone's friend.

It is amazing how difficult they are for most people, when toddlers can stay in the squat position for hours.

Ass to grass 3 x 10 every morning, then build from there.

[misswobble Graduate]

Squatting seems lost to the western world. Seems we lost the art of sitting on our haunches. I never had it! ☺ I have done my squats and lunges today though ☺

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

As the Squatmeister says, cross training on non run days is a good idea, but give your body a rest from the impact caused by running. A pretty arbitrary twelve months of regular running is often touted as the time scale you need to wait before running on consecutive days. Rest days are when muscles repair and develop, not while exercising, so they are crucial, especially as a new runner. Best to let your body get used to this addiction gently, as there is nothing more frustrating than injury, which many of us have suffered by doing too much too soon.

Keep running, keep smiling.

[nhs2015 Graduate]

Yes Paul, I would say a lot of us felt that way too. Hang in there and force yourself to a day rest in between

[Jeleybelly Graduate]

yep - think you've got the bug good and proper