Non running days

[Tracy2791]

Just finished Wk4 R3, I normally run Monday and Friday early evenings (due to working all day) then Saturday early mornings. Due to time restraints I don’t think I’m going to be able to run on Wednesday, also I kinda want to start Wk5 when I’m well rested in the morning. My question is will this 4 day gap affect me adversely? Should I try and get out even if it’s a week 1 run. Advice would be welcome - thanks

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Err.

No, the four day gap will be fine.

The Friday evening and Saturday morning however is not. You’re massively increasing the risk of a muscle tear, and at best you’re undoing some of the building work your muscles have done overnight. Could you move the Saturday one to Sunday and your Monday one to Tuesday? Then forget about wednesdays.

[IgaT Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

I agree with UnfitNoMore regarding Fri evening + Sat morning runs. It is way too early for such combos. Muscles, joints, and ligaments (!) need time to heal and repair after workout / run. Maybe go twice a week? Or 2x C25K run plus 1 very short (total of 5-10min walk-run) on Wednesday, just to keep legs moving?

[Tracy2791 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Sorry that should have read Monday and Wednesday early evening and Saturday mornings

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Tracy2791]

Ah... cool... had me worried there! In that case you’ll be just fine... get the other in if you can, sure, but the break will have a positive effect, if anything, on your next run.

[Tracy2791 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank you, don’t worry I haven’t got bionic legs (unfortunately!!)

[Jell6 Graduate in reply to Tracy2791]

Great, I can put the stern voice away then😊

[Tracy2791 in reply to Jell6]

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