I don't take rest days from exercise, but I don't run everyday. I think rest is important, that's when your muscle repair, build and get stronger. But that can also be accomplished by not working the same muscles or not working them in the same way two days in a row. I run 3 days a wel, spin 2xs, strength train 2xs, yoga 1x and walk the other day. I obviously didn't start out at this routine, it was something I worked up to.

Good luck with C25k!

I'm so tired you guys. 5K club practice tomorrow, and then I'll get back to training for that 10K. I don't really run unless I have a program I'm working on.

ease to 10K I'm coming for you!

PaintedButterfly: I only recently started running but I don't always take rest days between runs. Only life gets in the way so often I do. Not because I believe it necesary though.

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I want to thank you guys for helping me on my way with running. Ever since I quit the c25k I feel a bit lost and on my own. Haha. I try and google stuff, but I prefer just simple help from people who have been where I am at.

Like I said the other day after I ran my first 2miler, I did a 2.5mile today in 27 minutes. It's a bit slower than my 2mile run because you guys advised me to maybe slow down some. I found it VERY hard to slow down. I felt like I went very slow but the difference is really small. I still run an average of 11min/mile. I did not have any pains from my previous run and during running I don't get uncomfortable either.

I got a heartrate monitor today and been figuring it out somewhat. During the run I tried to keep my heartrate below 180 - only near the end it started creeping up to 185-187. I know it's rather high but even when I slowed down and paid good attention to my breathing it stayed that way.

So any tips on how to slow down without feeling like I am walking are welcome. And what should I look for as signs that I am overdoing it?

Thanks in advance! And keep it up you gals! :D

I usually run every other day. So yes one rest day in between, but I only do that because I'm still significantly overweight. Once I get this weight off I see myself running more than that. Good luck to you PaintedButterfly! love the name by the way.

keep posting!

I ran yesterday 5.1 paced it out nicely beautiful day working towards the
10K and trying to keep from injury. So will just QUIT trying to push it all the time. I take rest days due to work THOUGH they are not rest just from running those are my cross training days. I usually have 1 to two days a week off for various reasons.