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Would it be stupid to do 2 runs in one day?

As in repeat the same run

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Hi I personally wouldn’t as could leave to injury, just give yourself a days rest and repeat the run

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SnailRunner71Graduate in reply to Piratewench

Ok thanks, I'm out running this evening but considered going out this morning also. I'll just go for a walk instead.

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Mayanow

EVERYONE says you must have a rest day between runs. So 2 runs in a day is a very good way to injury!!

Enjoy your yearning to run more as energy for the NEXT run.

Read some posts and you will see why. You need to give time for healing.

So no. Don't do it! 😁

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SnailRunner71Graduate in reply to Mayanow

Just so keen to get out there!

Am out the evening with c25k group , just go for a walk this morning then 😊

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Mayanow in reply to SnailRunner71

I know exactly what you mean! I wrote a post wanting to run on a consecutive day. Everyone said don't do it. I read a lot about it and i am convinced.

You can do other workouts though that help running. Stretching, core building, yoga...

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SnailRunner71Graduate in reply to Mayanow

Yeah I need be sensible 😊

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Quick answer? Yes!

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Please read this guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5... which explains it all.

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SnailRunner71Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thank you

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Agelesslass

Don’t do it, it’s asking for injury.

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