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W1 R2 - I did it!

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Well, I surprised myself and went for my second run of week 1! It was no easier physically (which I expected), but it was easier in that I knew what to expect.

I am sticking to the guidelines and aiming for 3 runs in the first week, which means 2 days in between to equally space the runs. Is this right please?

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Well done for getting going. I think its good to have something to aim at especially at the moment.

Yes I think a lot of people do 3 runs spaced out in a week. I found after a few weeks I was getting a bit of niggles (medical term 😊) in my knee so I had more rest days between runs. I've just finished week 6 and am running every 4 - 5 days which has been OK.

Good luck with your journey

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1stTimeRunr in reply todijep

Thank you - that makes sense

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pippkinsGraduate

Well done!

I had a timetable for the 7-day week involving 3 days running interlaced with 3 days strength training and 1 day total rest, but life happens and there were a couple of deviations!

If your body tells you that you need more rest, by all means listen to your body!

Also - be gentle in your early weeks. Attempting a full-on sprint at this stage will make to too tired to complete the session, so slow-and-steady is the way to go!

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1stTimeRunr in reply topippkins

Thank you - I can absolutely guarantee, I am not sprinting!

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