How many rest days are too many rest days?

[LantauMama]

I did W6R3 on Monday and found it harder going than I thought I would, with a tough week at work it’s now Thursday evening and I won’t be able to do another run until Saturday- do you think it’s best to do W6 again?

Can’t decide what’s best to do....

[kirstyt88]

I wouldn’t repeat it, I had a small blip last week where I ran on Monday and totally lost my motivation for running. Ended up not going out again until the Saturday that week but I made it through okay.

I’m not an expert but I feel like at this stage you can take a couple of extra days ‘rest’ and it not be an issue, sometimes you need a few more days anyway since the runs are getting longer 😀

Happy running!

[Jay66UK Graduate]

I’d just do the next scheduled run whenever you can do it. The only exception might be the final week as we’re meant to do three 30 minute runs “in a week”.

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

You might find the extra days are just what you need to give you that extra spring to move up... just go for it 👍😁

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

You lose very little condition in two weeks of non running.

Just carry on.

[LantauMama]

Thanks so much everyone ☺️

[LantauMama]

I did it! And it was actually easier than the last time although I have to admit my natural speed is rather slow 🐌. I normally listen to music but instead listened to a podcast which had me laughing out loud as I jogged.

So pleased with myself and new strategy 🤩

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to LantauMama]

Excellent! See, you had nothing to worry about! 👍😉