Race Two Days in a Row???

badcemom
badcemom Posts: 50
in Fitness and Exercise
I'm a new runner- just finished w7d1 of C25k. I have run (mostly run!) two 5k races. I am planning to do a 3k one Saturday morning next month, but my sister (and running partner) wants to do a 5k the night before. Would it be totally insane for me to try and run a 5k on Friday night and then a 3k on Saturday morning?

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  • _Waffle_
    _Waffle_ Posts: 13,049 Member
    Na, but the second race might have less pep than the one the day before. It's not a bad thing. Just know that going into it.
  • LoneWolfRunner
    LoneWolfRunner Posts: 1,160 Member
    Go for it... no problem
  • MiloBloom83
    MiloBloom83 Posts: 2,724 Member
    I did the Illini challenge in April of 2011. 5k on Friday night, half marathon on Saturday. It was awesome. I PR'd both races. I've never run a faster 5k than I did that night. Just make sure you stretch, hydrate and fuel properly.
  • Joreanasaurous
    Joreanasaurous Posts: 1,384 Member
    I've done worst. It's totally doable. Just make sure you hydrate, fuel and stretch. You'll be fine and have a blast!
  • badcemom
    badcemom Posts: 50
    Thanks for the replies. I think I will try it!
  • LadyRN76
    LadyRN76 Posts: 4,275 Member
    It's absolutely doable - go for it!!

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