Rest days

[RiversideVer]

Is it ok to have 2 rest days between each running day instead of 1? I’m doing week 3 and I have joint hypermobility syndrome (as well as being overweight) so I want to give my body time to recover between each run. I have always felt much better running after a 2 day rest. Thanks x

[Hidden]

Definitely those two rest days are totally fine 💪👍

[RiversideVer Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks 😊

[Madge50 Graduate]

Of course! Remember, the plan is a guide, I found I needed extra rest days and ran twice a week, worked for me!

You’re doing great 👍

Mx

[RiversideVer Graduate in reply to Madge50]

Thanks 😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Yes of course, even 3 f you need them, this isn’t a race not all of us got to week 9 in 9 weeks

[RiversideVer Graduate]

Thanks 😊

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

Enjoy your journey.

[RiversideVer Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks that was very helpful 😊

[Rennur Graduate]

Also don't run on consecutive days to make up for it. 2 or 3 days rest is fine. Once you get stronger you may find one day is enough sometimes. Remember you can do strength and flex exercises or cycling or walking or swimming (soon) on rest days as these are low(er) impact activities.

[nowster Graduate]

Most definitely take as many rest days as you like! Just don't skip any rest days.

I have mild joint hypermobility too (EDS-H).

[RiversideVer Graduate in reply to nowster]

Thanks -that’s what I have too 😊

[nowster Graduate in reply to RiversideVer]

I can do tricks with my fingers, shake hands behind my back, have flat feet, smooth skin and the classic narrow crowded mouth with high palate.

But I also wear the most unlikely shoes!

[RiversideVer Graduate in reply to nowster]

Me too -except the shoes as I have wobbly ankles 🤪

[MrsWhite]

Hey fellow hypermobile person I would say it's fine, I take between 1-2 depending on what I need. Just started c25k but used to run loads years ago. Good luck

[RiversideVer Graduate in reply to MrsWhite]

Thanks 😊