Running question - how big a gap between?

maryjaquiss

I couldn't face getting out of bed this morning so went running in the evening instead (5 minute slow jog warm-up, 20 minute hard run, 10 minute slow job cool-down, stretch out). I was planning to do a 45 minute steady run first thing tomorrow morning before work - is that sensible or am I going to do my muscles in? I can't help thinking that it would be almost like running twice in one day, which I don't think I'm quite ready for :laugh:

TKHappy

I try to run every other day but there are days I just can't, or when its so nice out I can't resist and I run 3 or 4 days in a row! I think you just have to know yourself and what your capable of I know some people who run everyday!

scottb81

Doing it once won't hurt you even if your body isn't ready for it. Try it and see how you feel.

love4fitnesslove4food_wechange

if you're not ready don't do it--if you are then go ahead! it's that simple. no set rules for such things. listen to your body.

maryjaquiss

I'll set the alarm and see how I feel then - I think I'm overthinking it :ohwell:

jdelot

It is possible to increase your weekly mileage too quickly, which can result in injuries. IT Band Syndrome, for example. If you get that, and I have, you'll probably have to stop running for an extended period of time for it to heal.

jonnyb62

I'll set the alarm and see how I feel then - I think I'm overthinking it :ohwell:

And now you're overthinking overthinking it. just kidding!

I agree with everyone else, you will not tear down your muscles doing it, it just may take an extra recovery day. Good luck!

sophjakesmom

:flowerforyou: I would go and see how you feel. When I started running, I would wait between days to run. But now I am comfortable running every day. I will even run twice in one day if a friend wants a partner. I just try to listen to my body and slow down if I need to. There are alot of "rules" but the one I think is the most important is to listen to your body.

Good luck!

maryjaquiss

Yep, I've had ITBS in the past and that's exactly why I'm nervous of overdoing it. A more sensible routine and stronger quads seem to have got rid of it for now, touch wood.

jdelot

Yep, I've had ITBS in the past and that's exactly why I'm nervous of overdoing it. A more sensible routine and stronger quads seem to have got rid of it for now, touch wood.

Ok. So you know what you're doing. Just listen to your body like everyone says. Have a good run!

maryjaquiss

Thanks everyone, I will stop stressing! Am also secretly very pleased to have been told I know what I'm doing - I was the red-faced puffing fatty at the back of the class in school PE lessons :bigsmile:

jdelot

Thanks everyone, I will stop stressing! Am also secretly very pleased to have been told I know what I'm doing - I was the red-faced puffing fatty at the back of the class in school PE lessons :bigsmile:

I'm glad you took it as a compliment. I looked at your profile. Taking 3 minutes off your 10k PB...That will be an awesome accomplishment.

maryjaquiss

Thanks everyone, I will stop stressing! Am also secretly very pleased to have been told I know what I'm doing - I was the red-faced puffing fatty at the back of the class in school PE lessons :bigsmile:

I'm glad you took it as a compliment. I looked at your profile. Taking 3 minutes off your 10k PB...That will be an awesome accomplishment.

I think it could be a bit ambitious, but I like to think big

jdelot

Thanks everyone, I will stop stressing! Am also secretly very pleased to have been told I know what I'm doing - I was the red-faced puffing fatty at the back of the class in school PE lessons :bigsmile:

I'm glad you took it as a compliment. I looked at your profile. Taking 3 minutes off your 10k PB...That will be an awesome accomplishment.

I think it could be a bit ambitious, but I like to think big

Well, good luck!

jonnyb62

Thanks everyone, I will stop stressing! Am also secretly very pleased to have been told I know what I'm doing - I was the red-faced puffing fatty at the back of the class in school PE lessons :bigsmile:

I'm glad you took it as a compliment. I looked at your profile. Taking 3 minutes off your 10k PB...That will be an awesome accomplishment.

I think it could be a bit ambitious, but I like to think big

When was your current PB established? If it was really recent, that might be too big a goal. However, the mistake people make with setting goals is never setting them too high and missing them, it's setting them too low and "meeting" them. Go for it!

maryjaquiss

Current PB was last year - 56:07, so really only just over a 5% improvement. I feel faster this year and better able to run harder for longer but I won't be too upset as long as I do beat last year's time by something!

dpwellman

I wouldn't fret. Me? I run three times on Wednesdays:

3-4 in the morning (8:30 to 9:30 or whenever morning meeting ends)
2 at 5-ish
3 at 8-ish

and every third Thursday I run 4-5 (Which, is tomorrow. . . gah!)

Bring on the Ragnar!