5x50 Running 5k+ Everyday?

[OlsBean]

Is anyone planning to run 5K upwards everyday or just about every day and if so is OK to do so?

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I will be running as normal every other day. On the other days I will choose a different activity, probably walking or cycling (or a mixture of both) to do my 5K. Yo can also replace it with 30 minutes exercise.

You don't want to get injured, take care

[Landesman Graduate]

I too am going to alternate the runs with cycling or walking (too cold for swimming in the sea just yet...).

[OlsBean]

Thanks, I'm just finding hard to find something alternative to running that meets my needs.

I've just ran again today, after running yesterday.

[mark909 Graduate in reply to OlsBean]

How about swimming?, bike riding?, calisthenics? yoga?

[OlsBean in reply to mark909]

The problem at the moment is that I have my 8 year old at home for the Easter Break, I don't have a Bike but I could use my wife's but she works amazingly long hours and commutes so I'd find it impossible to get out at the moment on it (I'm running at home on the treadmill). Our nearest Pool is closed for refurbishment over the holidays.

Not sure about Yoga, I've tried it once before, it hurt like crazy and I found it near impossible to get half the poses but that was pre-C25K, so it might be worth a go! Thanks for the ideas though.

[mark909 Graduate in reply to OlsBean]

How about calisthenics then if you're looking after your child and can't get out. 2 x 10 push-ups, 2 x 10 dips, 2 x 10 sit ups, 2 x 10 lunges, 2 x 10 squats. That should get you up and going. Look on google for more exercises.

[rockchick69 Graduate in reply to mark909]

This sounds great Mark. I am doing the challenge and I want to try new things on some of the days that I have more time. I'm going to look on Google for proper instructions for doing these exercises. If you have any other suggestions share them

[mark909 Graduate in reply to rockchick69]

How about doing the strength and flexibility podcasts around your house and garden to get you started? I've got a book called "The Official British Army Fitness Guide". It's got several twelve week training plans to get you up to army entrance requirements apparently. Now I've never wanted to join the army and have never had any interest in the military but it seems like an excellent guide. It's where i got the calisthenics idea from and has a good description of a range of exercises.

[rockchick69 Graduate in reply to mark909]

Thanks Mark, I'll take a look at it. Could do with some flexibility training.....the old joints aren't what they used to be

[sfb350 Graduate]

I'm hoping to make most of my 5s running but I think the main thing is to listen to your body and if it tells you that running every day is too much, then maybe go for an easy walk instead. I'm hoping it will be manageable if I make sure that some of the runs are really gentle with no time pressure at all, just a relaxing plod trying to avoid the hills that hurt my ankles. I'll probably have a few days where I cycle to work instead (8 miles each way) or use my cross-trainer on an easy setting if I need a "rest".

[greenlegs Graduate]

You're clearly pretty strong, in that you can run 7k straight after graduation, but remember that your joints, tendons and muscles have not been running for very long, and it generally takes months for them to really adapt to it.

It looks from the 5x50 website as though last year some people did do 5k running on a daily basis, (not sure how many though - and were they were the ones who had already been running for a fair bit already?) I suspect that running 5k every day straight after graduating gives a high risk of injury.

There are plenty of examples on blogs on here of injuries from overtraining by building up distance/speed too far/too fast. It would be a pity if you had to take an enforced rest.

Enjoy your challenge, whatever you end up doing.

[OlsBean]

Thanks for all the words of advice, I'm going to be careful, maybe do some sprints, uphill walking or even Xbox Zumba some days!

[morningglory Graduate]

I'm planning to mix it up. Would be great if I could run 5k everyday as it then only takes just over 30 mins with warm up and down whereas a 5k walk takes a lot longer. If it's a walk day and I'm pushed for time I will probably do a bit of gentle intervals jog/walk/jog/walk etc.

Going to see how the ole body copes, quite looking forward to getting on my bike (not ridden for years).

[swanscot Graduate]

I'm not running every day. Not only because I don't want to put my (beginner*) running legs in danger of over-training, but because I love the other activities I do just as much as running. I want to have some days out in the local forest on my mountain bike, and wish to have long days hillwalking with hubby.

*(Many sources suggest you're a beginner runner for at least six months, some say 12 months)

[oona Graduate]

Hi Olsbean. This might be a brilliant opportunity to encourage your 8 year old to be active if they need it! :). Would 30 mins running about with a ball, out on bikes or walking to the park be doable for your young one? Good luck for your progress!

[PastyMan Graduate]

I'm trying to run 5k every day. I graduated almost exactly 1 year ago and have kept up 2-3 runs a week. I tried running every day during Christmas holidays and managed at least 14 consecutive ok but I think it's going to be a real challenge to do all 50

[KANdoit]

Take your child to a park and get him/her to be your personal slave driver for a 30 min work out ... or even get them to join in?