I'm loving the programme. (Something else I never thought I'd say).
Just done W3R2 having never run before, but does anyone know if the programme would work if I decided to go daily? I've doubled my step count on my off day as I have so much new, excess energy!
I'm not fast, or elegant at this, but really enthusiastic!
You need a recovery day so best to stick to that or you become injured. I graduated last December and ran every other day and ended up with an injury. Even with a rest day my Osteopath said I had done too much too soon. I wasn’t able to run for two months until I recovered. Not the answer you probably wanted but rest days are so important. Best of luck with the rest of the programme
Thanks for your answer
I run every other day, and was fine at first, but as I got into the later weeks (I'm in week 8 run 3) and the amount of running increased: Iv been suffering from muscle soreness.I'd imagine running every day, wouldn't give the muscles time to repair, which could lead to injury
Guessing it will get harder! Thanks 
Simple answer: you'll hurt yourself.
The rest days are needed for your muscles to repair and develop, and for other parts of your body to recover from the run.
Do something that isn't like running on the rest days. Walking is good. Swimming is good. Cycling is good. Skipping rope probably not so good.
No, the first rule of C25K is no running on consecutive days as that could cause a injury, congratulations on completing run 2 of week 3, onwards and upwards to run 3 of week 3
If you are new to running, which is a hard, impact form of exercise, very tough on the body, then the worst thing you could do during C25K is to ignore the rest days.
Your enthusiasm is lovely to see, but trust me, the rest days are there for a very good reason.
It takes 1-2 years (YEARS) of regular running for the body to become fully adapted to the stresses placed on it and you should only consider running on consecutive days after a minimum of 6 months after graduation.
Definitely don’t do that. Mind, try it, and you’ll see why everyone said no. Especially once you get further on.
Please read the guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
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.
All good answers, I kinda knew what was likely to be said, but interesting to hear different peoples advice and insights
Thanks so much
Agree with all the others. Just don’t
I’m 62 and had never run before - at all-
I got carried away with my success and kept getting injured
Now I’ve found a level... 3 times a week
And no more than 40 mins.... you’ll find your level too
Everyone else here has explained the damage running does and the necessary rest to mend that damage and build a stronger body. So, in effect, rest is progress too, if it's needed
My advice would be. Take the rest days for walking or cycling or something gentle. The programe is well designed and best to follow it. You have many, many years of running ahead I hope, so pace it and you will continue to love this. BTW well done so far. Fun isn't it?
I never thought I'd do that!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉Completed and 1st 5k!
Never thought i'd choose a hill! :) 
Never thought I’d be asking for this
Thought I'd check in and ask how everyone is doing?
W3 R1 Never thought I'd do it!
