Siouxsie Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Hi guys I did my first C25K walk / run this evening. The app said it was week 1, day 1 of 3. I'm confused as to what the frequency of runs should be? So do I follow the app 3 days in a row then rest for 4 days then start week 2? Or do I run every other day rest for 2 then start week 2????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TrishE Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Its honestly what best fits your schedule. I love running every other day because I use those non run days for weight training to round off my workouts. Its however you wanna do it. Just make sure to take at least one rest day a week for muscle rebuilding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Hey there. Welcome here. My favorite is to do the 3 days, then repeat the 3rd day if I want to run more. Good luck and keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeshi Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 I also complete the three days of each week and then repeat days if I run more. In the beginning, I was running Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with a rest day between each run day. Then, I got hooked and wanted results faster and felt fine the next day, so I ran consecutively. I listen to my body and give it a break when needed while running at least 3 days a week, not resting for more than 2 days in a row, and having at least one rest day a week. However, you should do what works for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob129 Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 I run T, Th, Sat & Sun. Sometimes I dial back on one of the weekend days. Rob129 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azatol Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 Running, ESPECIALLY when beginning, is very impactful on your leg muscles. It constitutes strength training. When you run (Or strength train), you actually tear muscle fiber that later rebuilds itself stronger than it was. That fiber rebuilds the day after your run. This means you don't get stronger on the day you run but rather the next day. If you run that next day, you interrupt the healing process and re-tear those muscle fibers. This is not going to physically injure you but by not allowing your body that rest time to rebuild, you are negating some of the leg muscle building benefits of your previous days running. At the start, every other day is best. Maybe a Mon, Wed, Fri and take the weekend off type thing. By taking that day off after each run at the start, you will actually become a stronger runner quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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