I’ve decided just to run week days, and take weekends off, your opinions please!

[Frenchrunner]

I’ve decided just to run week days, and take weekends off, your opinions please!

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

Exactly what I do. My run routine is Monday Wednesday Friday as soon as I open my eyes! When I start park runs I will swap Friday to Saturday.

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Do what works for you!! 👍🏻😁

[ArthurJG Graduate]

Not every day though? Not in Couch to 5k. A non-running day between runs is essential in the first several months of running. But Mon Wed Fri with weekends off makes perfect sense. Low impact training like walking or swimming is OK on non running days.

[Frenchrunner in reply to ArthurJG]

I still do long brisk walks with my dog, Saturday and Sunday......

[ArthurJG Graduate in reply to Frenchrunner]

Nothing wrong with that. I’m just saying don’t run all five days Monday to Friday. Beginners shouldn’t run on consecutive days. (I’m assuming you’re a beginner because you posted in this particular forum.)

[Frenchrunner in reply to ArthurJG]

Yes am getting back into shape, my aim is to get fit enough to dive scapa flow again..!

[Redcat19 Graduate]

I only exercise during the week - gym and Pilates, occasionally an out door run. Weekend walks with husband.