Thank you

[Noodles91]

All your comments are so encouraging. I actually think I can do this!! Can anyone tell me why it is not good to run 2 consecutive days please?

[NIGHTINGALE1 Graduate]

Others more knowledgeable than me can probably explain better than I can. It is during this rest period that your muscles recover and grow stronger ready for the next run the following day. There are other things you could do on rest days. Hydration is important on rest days too.

The one thing I can tell you is that you will do this.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Well doe you... you will find many answers to any questions here...... the advice below is taken from there and the FAQ post for Newbies

"THE REST DAY FROM RUNNING IS NOT NEGOTIABLE, which means you should not, as a new runner, run on consecutive days, but does not have to be spent back on the couch again. When you run, unlike other exercises, you actually damage your muscles and the rest days are when they repair. Any non impact exercise, such as swimming, cycling, weights, Pilates or yoga will be beneficial to your overall fitness and to your running and will aid the repair and strengthening of muscles..."

Do take a look at our sister forum, Strength and Flex where you will find ideas to help with some rest day exercise.

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Of course you can do it, we all can. Oldfloss has explained very well about not running on consecutive days. Enjoy your rest days . Well done you 😊

[Pdb48 Graduate]

As more qualified people on here say u need to rest, hydrate and recover... All u have to do is stick to the plan.. Dont rush it as u may pick up injuries.. Just enjoy each runs success and the wait will be worth it😁

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Imagine a jelly moulded onto a stick, so that you can eat it like an ice lolly.

If you repeatedly tap that stick onto a hard surface, the jelly will begin to separate from the stick.

The stick is your leg bones, the jelly is your muscle.

The impact creates microtears in the muscles, which repair and strengthen on your rest days, not while running. With no rest from impact, there is restricted repair and strengthening and therefore increased injury risk.

Non impact cross training on rest days improves blood flow and repair and recovery, without creating more damage.

It is not recommended that a new runner runs on consecutive days for an absolute minimum of six months.

Take your rest days.........take care.