Rest Days

Hi guys

I completed my second run on wk4 today and it’s really given me the bug so much so that I want to go out again tomorrow.

Being a newbie - I know it recommends a days rest in between but do I really have too

[MarkyD Graduate]

Rest days are non-negotiable.

[Hidden in reply to MarkyD]

Ok thank you

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Of course you can go and run every day and you could have a bash at 10k tomorrow......if you want to.

You are an adult and can make your own mind up............we are only here to offer the best advice that we are aware of.

When you run, the impact creates microtears in your muscles, which repair and strengthen on your rest days, not while running. Without rest, repair and strengthening are compromised and injury risk increased.

If you want to be the best runner that you can be, then do non impact cross training on your rest days, which will be far more beneficial than running every day. It is not recommended for new runners to run on consecutive days until they have a minimum of six months regular running on their legs.