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Should i go for a run today?

Determinedtoloseliz
Determinedtoloseliz Posts: 89 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
So I am doing couch to 5k Week 4.

Tomorrow and sat I am working (afternoons but dont want to be too tired)
Then sunday I am going on holiday, areive late so will be getting settled on Monday
So the next time I will be able to go out for a run is Tuesday

My question is if i go out today (thursday) will it be a too long break that I will struggle to run the 8mins of Couch to 5k on Tues

Should I wait till friday or sat so the break isnt so long?

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  • Bluepegasus
    Bluepegasus Posts: 333 Member
    You'll be fine if you run today and then run Tuesday. You might even run better for having an extra few days rest, I normally do.
  • hmaddpear
    hmaddpear Posts: 610 Member
    You'll be fine for the long break. Your fitness doesn't decrease that quickly. I took a two month break shortly after running my first 5K (Achilles tendon issues), and was back up to running that distance within a week or so of restarting.

    Enjoy your holiday!
  • Determinedtoloseliz
    Determinedtoloseliz Posts: 89 Member
    That's both! Glad you said that as it will be easier going out today
    hmaddpear wrote: »
    You'll be fine for the long break. Your fitness doesn't decrease that quickly. I took a two month break shortly after running my first 5K (Achilles tendon issues), and was back up to running that distance within a week or so of restarting.

    Enjoy your holiday!
    Bluepegasus wrote: »
    You'll be fine if you run today and then run Tuesday. You might even run better for having an extra few days rest, I normally do.

  • Phrick
    Phrick Posts: 2,765 Member
    i agree, you really should be fine, but if you find that you do struggle with it there is absolutely no shame in repeating a day or even a week, if you feel like you need to.
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,865 Member
    Go for a run :)
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Yes, go. It is OK to repeat any day of C25k that is too hard.
  • wonko221
    wonko221 Posts: 292 Member
    edited May 2016
    IF:
    1. You didn't run yesterday;
    2. You can fit a run into your schedule today; and
    3. You aren't injured
    THEN:
    • You should run today.

    Don't worry much about the long break and whether it will detriment your running. BUT - do think about the fact we're constantly building/reinforcing habits with our decisions and behaviors. Do you want your habits to make it easier, or tougher, for you to get out there and conquer a challenge?
  • RespectTheKitty
    RespectTheKitty Posts: 1,667 Member
    wonko221 wrote: »
    IF:
    1. You didn't run yesterday;
    2. You can fit a run into your schedule today; and
    3. You aren't injured
    THEN:
    • You should run today.

    This. :smile:
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