To run or not to run

[Fightingfitforforty]

I started couch to 5k in January. Currently I’m on week 8 but did my last run the Friday before last, due to the really windy weather. I’ve done a couple of strenuous fitness dvds, one of those was yesterday and today I’m really achey. I know you should leave a rest day between runs, but does the fitness dvd count too? Should I run today or wait until tomorrow??

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

I think you’d be fine to go out today, assuming you just have aches and no actual pain. You’ll probably find running loosens you up. 😀

Just take it slow and listen to your body.

Good luck! 👍

[Fightingfitforforty in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you - going to give it a go 😁

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to Fightingfitforforty]

Have fun - looks like a nice day here for a change. Hope it is with you too. 😀

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

So long as the workout didn’t have much if any high impact (both feet off the ground together) work then you should be fine. Taking a rest day will also be fine.

[Fightingfitforforty in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank you 😊

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and explains about rest days.

Listen to your body.

[Fightingfitforforty in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you! The link was really helpful - wish I’d signed up to this when I first started. Lots of excellent advice.