Planning ahead

[MsFickle]

Hopefully I will be a Graduate by the end of the week 😀😀😀😀😀 I am planning to continue (may repeat Week 9 to build up running legs and distance). is it recommended to still have a rest day in between run days please 🍷

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Oh my goodness, yes.... more so if anything!

The runs get longer, you are consolidating the 30 minute runs... and you need to continue building up stamina strength and those newly found running legs!

The Graduate badge is polished all ready for you.. and we are all waiting!!

[MsFickle in reply to Oldfloss]

Maybe I'm a bit sad but getting so excited to say I have started something followed the instructions and completed it 😀😀😀😀

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to MsFickle]

Brilliant...go you!!! And the best bit is.. the journey goes on ... and if you do decide in while to head to Bridge to 10K, there are loads of us there who you know and so many new things to try on your continuing running journey!

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I have read different opinions but everyone seems to agree rest days are essential for at least 6 months to 18 months into your running to let your joints get stronger.

[MsFickle in reply to Hidden]

Thank you

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Always, rest days, until we are further on our journey

[rolysmate Graduate]

Oh yes you will still need the rest days to let your muscles repair, are you achieving 5k yet in your runs?

If not why not just extend your run the little required to get you there (good sense of achievement ) and then stick at that for a few weeks to consolidate your ability/strength.

That's what I'm doing for now!

[Hidden in reply to rolysmate]

Me too after reading Bluebirdrunner brilliant post last week, I thought consolidation was best and then consideration on the future

[Maddee_6333 Graduate]

Absolutely necessary.

Well done on getting this far, and enjoy the rest of your running journey - however far it takes you! 😀