C25K Days a Week

Fochizzy

The program assumes you work out 3 days a week. When I was working with a trainer she convinced me that I can work out 5 days a week. Now, when I started C25K it killed me and the idea of doing it 2 days in a row was not going to happen. Long story short, I hurt myself took some time off and did some other running to get back to where I was. Yesterday I did Week 3 Day 2, and I was able to keep going after the alloted time to make a 5K in 37 minutes. Now today I was interested in working to the next day. When you did C25K did you do it 3 days a week with their expected rest days?

iplayoutside19

I did 3 "runs": a week, with two days in between weeks. I still don't run more than 3 days a week.

soccer8s

I loved the C25k - I did it Mon/Wed/Fri and it was awesome...I need to do it again!!! I wouldn't have done it daily though, I needed the rest between the runs.

u2fergus

I ran C25K (and am now running Bridge to 10K) every other day, so some weeks it works out to 4 days a week, some 3. It's good to give your body time to recover after a run, especially when you're first getting started as a runner. On non-running days, I do cross-training, so that might include anything like elliptical, walking, pilates, strength training, or circuit training. I find that system works best for me, and I know a lot of other people on here and elsewhere who do a similar program and have good results.

CaptainGordo

Beginning runners, especially, need rest between run days. I did not experience injuries with C25K until, feeling on top of the world, decided to run two days in a row.

Rest your legs and try something else. There's a world of exercise options out there.

Also, there is a C25K support group here. Check it out: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/30-couch-to-5k-running-program-c25k :drinker:

alicollins74

I am in Week 4. I do the 'runs' on M/W/F and then my regular boxing/kickboxing classes (4-5/wk) too.

HisPathDaily

I started running (and still target to run) 3 days a week ... it's always good to cross-train or let your body rest ... granted, there are days I just feel like running darnit ... so I do ... since my last baby (our 4th) I've been out of it for a while (finding time is hard) but am eager to do a race a month starting again in 2012 ... already signed up for my Warrior Dash ...

"If you see me collapse, pause my Garmin."

The program assumes you work out 3 days a week. When I was working with a trainer she convinced me that I can work out 5 days a week. Now, when I started C25K it killed me and the idea of doing it 2 days in a row was not going to happen. Long story short, I hurt myself took some time off and did some other running to get back to where I was. Yesterday I did Week 3 Day 2, and I was able to keep going after the alloted time to make a 5K in 37 minutes. Now today I was interested in working to the next day. When you did C25K did you do it 3 days a week with their expected rest days?

Lizzy_Sunflower

As it is just a guideline, I actually preferred resting 2 days between each session. It allowed my body to heal up, and gave me more endurance in the long run. (Set to graduate in two weeks!)

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HisPathDaily

Congrats on your pending graduation! ... with a family of 6 (including a wee baby!) exercise is important, but I don't go to the gym ... running is the first thing that I found that works for me ... I walk out the door, run, and come home ... no drive time, other delays, etc. .... maximizes my family time while still actually exercising ...

As it is just a guideline, I actually preferred resting 2 days between each session. It allowed my body to heal up, and gave me more endurance in the long run. (Set to graduate in two weeks!)

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