c25k question: repeat each week?

LovelySnugs
LovelySnugs Posts: 389 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
i did a search in the forums, but couldn't find if anyone was discussing this specifically. . .basically, i wanna start the c25k this week, and i noticed that the program only lists 3 workouts a week.

is it written anywhere that you can't/ shouldn't just repeat the workouts(which i realize are all the same for the first few weeks) and just do the thing 6 days a week? it seems like a pretty gradual buildup, and i would probably end up at least taking long walks on the days between. so why not?



right?

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  • justann
    justann Posts: 276 Member
    I did not skip days in between. I usually went at least 5 days per week. I repeated some of the intervals in that week instead of rushing ahead into the next week though. Do what you are comfortable with.
  • HunnyLuvsJorge
    HunnyLuvsJorge Posts: 91 Member
    I found myself doing my C25K training more than once. The first couple of days I couldn't finish the whole session and I tried again the next day. I got better each time and eventually by the end of the week I was able to complete all of the intervals. I'd say there aren't any "rules" you HAVE to follow. Do what you think you're capable of and always be proud of any progress you have made!! :)
  • Sadie98072
    Sadie98072 Posts: 212 Member
    Its been a long time since I had a look at the C25k program, however.....they only have 3 runs a week on there because you aren't meant to do the run's on consecutive days. You are meant to have rest days in between the run days.
    If you run every day you risk injuries because the muscles aren't having time to heal properly before runs, just the same way you dont lift weights for the same muscle every day.
    The C25k program is brilliant, I cant fault it. If you do your 3 runs a week you will be running either 5km or for 30min straight by the end of the program.
    If you want more specific running advice have a look at the runningahead website (www.runningahead.com). Its american but there is just so much useful information on there.
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