SO..... It's done, I'm proud and achy, and surprisingly anxious to get back out there! But since I know I pushed my body further than usual (my legs are reminding me with every step) what is a good amount of time before I should get out there and run again? And when I do, should I start off slower and build up again?
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Hard to answer the question without knowing more. However, it sounds like you have maybe done more than you were ready for! Have you graduated from the C25K programme?
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Congratulations on completing your first 5K race. You should be proud.
Maybe see how you feel over the next few days---if you feel tired and stiff take it gently.
If anything hurts--rest up until the pain goes.
Here's a link to an article of race recovery
runnersworld.com/for-beginn...
Good luck with your running.
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Well done running the 5k
If it's just aches and niggles that settle then there's no reason to leave it longer than a day or two until you next go out.
3 x 30 min runs or 3 x 5k runs a week at/ after graduation is where the programme leads to so as long as nothing is strained then get back to it