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Taking Breaks for running

djdeth
djdeth Posts: 16
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Is it bad to run 7 days a week? I like running a lot and that is what I would like to do. I am just curious if that is bad if I am pushing myself hard each day. Should I be taking breaks for a day or so?

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  • FairuzyAmanuzy
    FairuzyAmanuzy Posts: 221 Member
    I think it's up to you and your body. I know alot of people work out 7 days a week, or only have one rest day. I know that when I work out alot I have to take breaks just because my body is SO tired or sore. I give it that recovery time. However if you are super fit and don't even get tired or sore, then go for it!
  • djdeth
    djdeth Posts: 16
    I definitely get tired :) Yesterday after I ran for an hour I took a nap. But I am not really sore today.
  • DizzieLittleLifter
    DizzieLittleLifter Posts: 1,020 Member
    As long as you move very slowly into it, then you CAn run everyday. I was in Jun-Aug ( I've run out of time) Thing to remember is that your BONES need time to heal in between as your bones become more dense you can run more often.

    I wanted to add that I wouldn't go start out running 5-6 miles EVERYDAY. Mix it up with a lot of short 1-2mile runs with the longer runs. What is your current milage?
  • djdeth
    djdeth Posts: 16
    I am just running about 2 miles a day.
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