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How many rest days are too many rest days?

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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....

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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!

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Jay66UKGraduate

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”.

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate

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

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IannodaTruffeMentor

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

Just carry on.

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LantauMama

Thanks so much everyone ☺️

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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 🤩

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate in reply to LantauMama

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

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