Keen to run

[Rhedeg]

Im on week four. I completed week 4 run 2 yesterday and really feel like going out for a run just now. I'm on a rest day, can I do it? Should i rest?

[Hollybagz]

I would say yes! If you feel genuinly okay, go for it.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Hollybagz]

Nope... rest days are essential

[steviej99 Graduate]

Please, never run on a rest day. Rest days are as important as run days for increasing your running strength. Rest days are when your muscles repair the small mictotears that occur when running. The muscles repair stronger than before. Failure to observe this leads to a high probability of injury. Just saying 😊. Inexperienced should never run on consecutive days in the first year. You can do other exercise.

[Rhedeg Graduate in reply to steviej99]

True, i wouldn't lift on a rest day, so should probably treat running the same way.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Yes... rest days are not negotiable

[SlowLoris]

I know the feeling though...

[Rhedeg Graduate]

It's frustrating because when i did my run i didnt really feel like doing it.

Now im all motivated, im due to rest

[JayneNoor]

I go swimming or muck about with resistance bands instead. Listen to the wise ones!