For unavoidable reasons I can only run twice a week.
What’s best - a ‘week’ taking longer, or only doing two of each three runs then moving up?
Or is neither going to work?☹️ I’m only on week three currently having never previously run, so am a total novice.
Many thanks in advance for any advice...
Don’t skip any runs - it’s important to properly prepare for the next run ahead by doing all the runs.
In this plan the word “week” refers to a set of a three runs, it definitely doesn’t matter if it takes you longer.
And if you’re getting through two runs a week then 3 runs in 10 days is absolutely fine.
Keep going and enjoy the journey 👍🏼
Definitely not, I ran 3 times a week up to about week 7/8, kept getting overuse injuries - planter fasciitis, etc., I then gave myself a break and ran twice a week , still completing each run, sometimes taking an extra rest day, took me longer to graduate, yes, but, now I have run several half marathons, I’m not quick, granted, but that’s not the point.
The plan is just a guide, we’re all different, fit the program to you.....
Good luck, keep going, it’ll be worth it, I promise.
Mx
Ps - I still run twice a week
Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.
This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
As others have said, do every run before moving on. Two runs per week is just fine.
Enjoy your journey.
Such good news, thank you!
If you can fit in 2 runs per week then that's what to do. It's better that way as you can't skip run. You've also got to wk3 so well done . 😊😊
Remember there are lots of non-run exercises that you might be able to fit in on your non-run days. Even just sitting and squeezing the glutes for 10 seconds 10 times makes a difference. Good for you to do C25K when you are so constrained!
Thank you! I do horse ride 3 times a week & do a private advanced pilates session once a week so hopefully they will help also...
Just do the runs in order and don’t move on until you can do the latest one successfully. I have not consistently got three runs in in seven days either but that’s the beauty of this....it flexes to you. I found as long as I got at least two in a week then I continued to progress ok and if I didn’t I sometimes had to repeat a run which makes sense as it’s about building stamina. Consistency and routine are the key and you’ve achieved that so well done....awesome work!!
Thank you! 
I was just going to post a similar question so thank you for doing so. I am in the same boat as you and was worried about only doing 2 a week. Might take a bit longer but at least we are running rather than sitting on the couch
Exactly that!!! I’ll be doing run 2 of week 3 in a couple of hours!😀
Nice one! I am heading out this evening to do w1r2. Have fun on your run
You too!😀
Week 7 twice
Is it a disaster to only run twice weekly after graduation?
Can I run twice a day 
Week 9 finished! But only the beginning of this running journey.
Run 3 times a week only or every other day?
