11 Days in...

[Pjsw]

Completed week 3 not been taking days off every day and already running longer and walking for less.. Finished the run and carried on and ran for 23 minutes straight and manged 5.3km I'm gonna finish the programme and see how far it takes me.. This really is the best thing I have ever done

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

All very impressive, but did you know that when you run you create micro tears in your muscles which repair and strengthen on your rest days, not while you are running.

Rest days are crucial for a new runner. Please take them. The injury couch means no running, maybe for weeks.

[damienair Graduate]

Well done. Your doing great, and I agree with the advice above. Take your rest days. If your a little restless go for a good walk and give the running a break for a day.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

You really need as IannodaTruffe says to rest in between runs.. Otherwise, it really is the way to disaster. Your legs are taking a massive impact and you can do real damage.

Your rest days are essential for other strength and stamina building exercises and there is so much to choose from. Core strength exercises, cycling, swimming, walking, yoga.. the list goes on!

So, maybe, slow it down, take those days for resting and you should reach the thirty minute runs injury free!

[runlikeagirl Graduate]

So basically you're telling us that you're not a 'couch potato' as you can already run and you're not following the couch to 5k programme in any way?? 😂😂

[Pjsw in reply to runlikeagirl]

No I was a couch potato full on and just found the programme helpful and I'm following just at a quicker pace than most because I'm surprising myself with how well I'm doing

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Pjsw]

So you are a new runner, in which case it is only sensible to follow the advice on a training plan designed for new runners. Like you, I wanted to run every day, but after checking here, it was clear how imperative rest days are. You might get away with it, but I would not wish injury on anybody. It is so frustrating not being able to run and in some cases can cause permanent damage. This link shows where overenthusiasm can take you healthunlocked.com/couchto5....

Too much too soon is often the opinion of physios dealing with the results.

Do other non impact exercise on your rest days, please.

[Pjsw in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks man I'm gonna take on board this advice and rest between runs now

[Pjsw]

Also thanks for the advice I will rest up more than I have been 2 days off in 11 isn't good I know but thanks for the advice I will take it on board

[Hidden in reply to Pjsw]

These guys really know what they are talking about. As you are having such fun, why don't you start another activity on rest days ? Swimming or cycling maybe? You clearly have loads of energy and enthusiasm 😊

[Pjsw in reply to Hidden]

A bike is on my to purchase list but living on my own it's a big expense even a cheap ish one as for swimming I'd love to but have problems with my ears so I can't going to look into yoga maybe

[Janbee1950 Graduate in reply to Pjsw]

I do yoga and pilates on my "days off"

some positions still strenuous but still beneficial.

[Pjsw in reply to Janbee1950]

I'm going to look for some good YouTube yoga videos I can follow from home

[runlikeagirl Graduate in reply to Pjsw]

Blue-Jay posted a yoga for runners video earlier. Only 7 minutes long but a starter for you.

[Pjsw in reply to runlikeagirl]

Thanks will check it out