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My third run of wk1 is planned for tomorrow(that's something I never thought I'd be saying) and maybe a little premature, but am planning for next week. With 3 runs a week there is always a double day off. Has anyone any advice on were that is best placed? Should it be between R1 & R2, R2 & R3 or between the change over of weeks? Or is better just to take the one day off and bring the next week forward?

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

You just do what suits you best! I always, try to run Sunday, Tuesday and Friday...this is your journey and you do it your way :) A little deviation sometimes is fine too.. :)

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Greenback-Boogie in reply toOldfloss

Thanks Oldfloss.

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Jomarie1979Graduate

I try to run Sunday, a Tuesday and a Friday but I'm doing a Parkrun this week so have had to change it so I can run Saturday. I think planning the week ahead to fit in with what you have planned is ideal. Good luck with it all 😊

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LemonieJGraduate in reply toJomarie1979

exactly what I have done this week :)

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BonkersbritGraduate

I'm a Monday, Wednesday Friday girl, with the double at the end before the start of the following week. That way, if I get delayed by weather, injury or just life, I can go Saturday and still start the next week on time.

It's whatever works for you. Most of all, don't stress if you are delayed, running will always be here for you when you are ready for it.

Well done for getting started👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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IannodaTruffeMentor

You can always run every other day and complete the programme in eight weeks.

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Jewel84Graduate

I start the week on Sunday the. Have 2 days to recover before run 2 on Wednesday and run 3 on Friday. I find I need the extra day to recover at the beginning of a new week and increased running time

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