Take a day off before a 5k?

Babygi6003
Babygi6003 Posts: 356 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I am jogging/walking a 5k tomororw evening, would it be okay for me to go run on the treadmill tonight or should I take the day off?

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  • iWaffle
    iWaffle Posts: 2,208 Member
    It depends on what you're planning to do in the race. If you're not working on a new PR then it won't matter too much if you don't go crazy tonight and set a treadmill record. If you're wanting a new PR you might want to take the night off and put in double effort tomorrow.
  • Babygi6003
    Babygi6003 Posts: 356 Member
    This is my actual first 5k that I will be jogging/running so I am just wanting to finish it, not worrying about a PR this time around.
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    As your goal is to finish it if you feel like a short, slow run today it's not going to hurt (it's not going to improve your fitness at this point either but I tend to get fidgety before a race and will go short & slow the day before).

    The day of the race try not to get caught up in the excitement and go out too fast, it's all about pacing and having fun. Remember to smile as you cross the finish line!
  • gregpack
    gregpack Posts: 426 Member
    Walk today. Run tomorrow, walk the following day.

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