Eager 🀣: Ok so im only back from a successful... - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

132,718 members β€’ 158,733 posts

Eager 🀣

Niceij profile image
NiceijGraduate
β€’13 Replies

Ok so im only back from a successful run but wondered why my legs felt like jelly, so ive been out two days in a row without thinking lol πŸ˜†. Just wondered if anyone runs all week at this early stage? Bad idea? Me being on week 6.

Thanks x

Written by
Niceij profile image
Niceij
Graduate
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
13 Replies
β€’
AlMorr profile image
AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

That is wrong, you should not have ran two days in row, non negotiable, the number one rule on C25K is not to run on consecutive days, if you do, you could cause yourself a injury, so no more runs on two days in a row. Onwards and upwards to run 2 of week 6, before that give yourself two days OFF RUNNING.

Niceij profile image
NiceijGraduate in reply to AlMorr

Thanks for the reply, yeah i wont do it again 😣.

AlMorr profile image
AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Niceij

πŸ‘

Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate

At this stage you should always ,always have rest days between runs. Running on consecutive days is not advised and you could injure yourself and put yourself out of running altogether . Now you know . So enjoy your rest day and go out again feeling rested 😊😊

Niceij profile image
NiceijGraduate in reply to Buddy34

Ill enjoy my rest day now , thanks

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorGraduate

No consecutive running until you have been running for a significant amount of time.. that is our advice...please do check out the post for Newbies...FAQ... :)

Use some of your rest days for the all important stamina and strength exercise which runs alongside your running:)

Niceij profile image
NiceijGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Thanks, ill check that out πŸ‘πŸΌβ˜ΊοΈ

I do Mondays, Wednesdays, then 2 days rest up ready for Saturday's run . Your body needs rest and plenty of water . Take it easy πŸ‘ŒβœŒ

Niceij profile image
NiceijGraduate in reply to

Thanks for the reply πŸ‘πŸΌ

in reply to Niceij

Your welcome ✌

Fluffiness profile image
FluffinessGraduate

When I started on this journey I was advised never to run 2 days in a row until I had been running for at least 18 months. I find sticking to routine (as much as possible) with days/times helps and keeps your recovery on track! Good Luck and keep going!

Niceij profile image
NiceijGraduate in reply to Fluffiness

Thanks for the reply πŸ‘πŸΌ

Run46 profile image
Run46Graduate

Lol you live and learn...we've all overdone it before I'm sure but if the jelly legs didn't put you off, I bet the telling offs on here will. Now you know πŸ˜‰

You may also like...

Eager to run today w7r3

with my lower back pain/spasms. After a couple of rounds of ibuprofen through the day my back...

Eagerly awaiting week 9

to complete week 8 this week and then it's onto the big one. I will be reading as many week 9 posts...

Hello all, new and eager to loose weight

such I was able to leave my comfort zone and get back to real life and most importantly my kids and...

Unsure about running in darker nights

nights wondering if should run Sat and Sun plus whatever day I have off during the week to do 3...

Running without a rest day occasionally?

currently repeating week 3 and wonder would it be ok to run for two nights in a row occasionally...