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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 😆. Just wondered if anyone runs all week at this early stage? Bad idea? Me being on week 6.

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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.

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NiceijGraduate in reply to AlMorr

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

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Niceij

👍

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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 😊😊

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NiceijGraduate in reply to Buddy34

Ill enjoy my rest day now , thanks

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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:)

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NiceijGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Thanks, ill check that out 👍🏼☺️

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 👌✌

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Thanks for the reply 👍🏼

in reply to Niceij

Your welcome ✌

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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!

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NiceijGraduate in reply to Fluffiness

Thanks for the reply 👍🏼

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 😉

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