To train or not to train........
Sep0720107:51 a.m.
........ that is the question for you helpful people out there!
The problem with reading is that you can give yourself information overload!! Some plans say train 6 days a week, some say 5, some even suggest you start with 3 or 4. I must admit I have enjoyed both morning runs but I'm not sure whether I need mid week rest as I have just started.Wednesday is a busy day at work... starting the day off with an assembly for over 200 14 year olds!
Do I, or am I finding reasons to have that half an hour extra in bed? I'm never good at controlling myself and can often do too much too quickly because I almost become a bit obsessed with the goal. I did an easy 20 minutes yesterday so today I did 28. I'd be up to pretty much 50 minutes a morning by the end of the week!!!!!! Too much too quick but how do I just let myself enjoy it when it goes well? I almost punish myself..... if it was easy I didn't do enough, didn't do it hard enough.
Help.... I'm confuddled 
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Dungey 'always difficult to manage a training plan and your life. what works for me is to run 4 days a week and if I get chance throw in a bike session inbetween. I have to work in edinburgh each fortnight so they become my rest days. if a Wednesday is a busy work day for you, make that your rest day' added 7th Sep 2010
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spudz 'I tend to agree with Dungey. You have to try and fit in your running with work and everything else. I tend to run four times a week and then have a couple of gym sessions to do some strength work. If you go for a run and it feels easy it doesn't mean you haven't done enough it probably means your getting fitter and that's why it feels easy. The main things is to try and enjoy it otherwise you won't want to do it.' added 7th Sep 2010
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Keith_L 'It is very tempting to run every day or six days a week when you are starting and enjoying it. But DON'T! That way lies burn out and the risk of injury. I think that at this stage 3 or 4 runs a week are more than enough with 5 the absolute maximum. You should just be getting the body used to running and exercise rather than pushing it too far. In general * At least 2 days of total rest from exercise a week * Never increase your weekly time on feet by more than 10% * Never increase the time of any particular run by more than 10% from that run the week before If you are running 4 times a week - keep three of them roughly the same time and gradually increase the time of the last one as you turn it into your long run. Slow and steady build up will get you there with least risk of injury.' added 7th Sep 2010
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beckylou77 'Rest day tomorrow it is then! Your words of advice are invaluable! Making some lovely new friends on here too!' added 7th Sep 2010
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