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mommamisty823
mommamisty823 Posts: 99
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This may be a dumb question but......I am doing the C25K program, and am about to start week 4 (this weekend will be my first day on week 4). Well, I ran this morning, but, I've had such a stressful day thinking about going on another run tonight. (not the C25K one, just a stress relief run. Would I be pushing my luck as a newbie runner going twice in one day?

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  • Dee_84
    Dee_84 Posts: 431 Member
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    As long as you feel good and nothing is hurting, I would say: go for it!
  • BetterMike
    BetterMike Posts: 131 Member
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    If you feel up to it do it! I wouldn't recommend doing that all the time until you're further along but sure once in a while isn't likely to be a problem.

    Good job getting out there.
  • mommamisty823
    mommamisty823 Posts: 99
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    Thanks guys.
  • michellekicks
    michellekicks Posts: 3,624 Member
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    As long as you feel good and nothing is hurting, I would say: go for it!

    I agree.
  • davert123
    davert123 Posts: 1,568 Member
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    I would think it would be ok - just make sure you stretch out after both runs ( I would think particularity the first one but the second one as well). also make sure you warm up before second on -listen to your legs as well - if you feel any niggles stop :-) Just take it easy and enjoy it though :-)
  • TinaBaily
    TinaBaily Posts: 792 Member
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    I recently completed C25K. I would say as long as you stretch well before and after, you will be fine. Way to go!!
  • samcorvus
    samcorvus Posts: 112 Member
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    I'm doing a modified C25K. Basically I'm doing the program thrice daily everyday for the week. I just finished my second workout on day two of week one. So far nothing's fallen off....
  • mommamisty823
    mommamisty823 Posts: 99
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    I'm doing a modified C25K. Basically I'm doing the program thrice daily everyday for the week. I just finished my second workout on day two of week one. So far nothing's fallen off....

    lol, good to know.
  • ktb1962
    ktb1962 Posts: 33 Member
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    I agree as long as you warm up and stretch well before and after. I just started my second run with the program this week. I completed it and ran a few 5ks in 2010/2011. Good luck!! :)
  • mikejacobs1958
    mikejacobs1958 Posts: 128
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    Remember to listen to your body, no program can tell you when enuf is enuf.

    (From an old man who has run 105 full marathons)
    Mike :)
  • michellekicks
    michellekicks Posts: 3,624 Member
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    Remember to listen to your body, no program can tell you when enuf is enuf.

    (From an old man who has run 105 full marathons)
    Mike :)

    I bow down to you... awesome!
    :drinker:
  • mommamisty823
    mommamisty823 Posts: 99
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    Remember to listen to your body, no program can tell you when enuf is enuf.

    (From an old man who has run 105 full marathons)
    Mike :)

    I bow down to you... awesome!
    :drinker:

    Wow! very impressive.
  • love22step
    love22step Posts: 1,103 Member
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    Remember to listen to your body, no program can tell you when enuf is enuf.

    (From an old man who has run 105 full marathons)
    Mike :)


    Spoken as a true addict! Wow!
  • wingshooter2004
    wingshooter2004 Posts: 27
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    This may be a dumb question but......I am doing the C25K program, and am about to start week 4 (this weekend will be my first day on week 4). Well, I ran this morning, but, I've had such a stressful day thinking about going on another run tonight. (not the C25K one, just a stress relief run. Would I be pushing my luck as a newbie runner going twice in one day?

    As others have said, just take it easy and listen to your body and you should be fine. The purpose of my reply is to warn you that if you are wanting to run 2 times in one day, you are at risk of becoming a running addict. :-)
  • mommamisty823
    mommamisty823 Posts: 99
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    This may be a dumb question but......I am doing the C25K program, and am about to start week 4 (this weekend will be my first day on week 4). Well, I ran this morning, but, I've had such a stressful day thinking about going on another run tonight. (not the C25K one, just a stress relief run. Would I be pushing my luck as a newbie runner going twice in one day?

    As others have said, just take it easy and listen to your body and you should be fine. The purpose of my reply is to warn you that if you are wanting to run 2 times in one day, you are at risk of becoming a running addict. :-)

    I'm loving the endorphins, and the feeling, I even don't mind being all sweaty. I work full time, have a 40 minute commute to and from work, and then a toddler to case around. It's one of the few things that I do for me.

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