C25K- Is it ok to run twice in 1 day?

[cransplash]

I've just started c25k and I am loving it. I have tried before 2x and just quit in the first week both times. This time, I took advice of people on this board and just ran at a slower speed and have stuck with it.

I am on week 2 day 1, and I ran it this morning. I feel like I want to go back out and run again, but will this be counterproductive? Should I do week 2/day 2, or just wait until tomorrow to do day 2?

[gt7301b]

If you aren't used to running I would wait, maybe go for a walk or do yoga if you want to be active.

[Deleted]

That's great news!

I would do as PP said. Be sure to not run more than the program says to each week either. It keeps you from getting injured.

[mayflowers22]

May 12, 2012 18:37:37 GMT -5 gt7301b said:

If you aren't used to running I would wait, maybe go for a walk or do yoga if you want to be active.

[Deleted]

Definitely do not run more than 1/day as a beginner, and you're better off with a day in between each run. Your body needs to acclimate to the new activity, and running is very hard on joints.

Find a different way to be active if you're aching for it.

[Brie]

I agree with PPs. Rest time is just as important as working out. Doing too much too soon can lead to injury, which is bad news.

[cransplash]

Thanks for all of your input. I didn't even think of acclimating to running, and definitely want to prevent any injuries.