New to this but so KEEN!

[On_the_Run]

No-one I know can believe I'm doing this - starting running at the age of 64! In the middle of week 6 and so pleased with myself. Just wondered about running 3 times a week - this means a gap of 2 days from one week to the next. Is that alright? Or should the gap of one day be maintained?

[Daznvern Graduate]

Absolutely Fantastic effort and gives me at my age of 42 more determination to do this. It was my first run yesterday and boy can i feel it today.

Once more well done, i personally will stick to the 3 runs a week but maybe a more experienced runner should advice you better then me cos like i said im only 1 run into this.

All the best

[Kez100 Graduate]

Theres two one day rests and a two day. I ran Tuesday, Thursday and one weekend day. I found that was the most flexible while still having essential rest days, although the weekend rest day changed depending on what I was doing in my real life.

Good luck and dont get hung upon time, which its easy too. Just do the plan and enjoy it!

[poohbear2608 Graduate]

Congratulations! I started in January and have now qualified and like you I am 64 and feel so good about being able to run! Something I thought was impossible. I followed the app and ran every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday but then walked on Friday sometimes. Take the rest days - you’ve earned them. Best of luck you’ll do it.

[bettybelle Graduate]

When I first did c25k I did every other day, like you I was so keen! So long as you have a rest day between its fine. Now I'm doing it with my year old border collie whose in training to be my running buddy!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and answers your question.

Enjoy your journey.