there are two 5k's that i want to do one on july 7th and the other the saturday after, on the 14th. would it be too hard on myself to do both or do you think it would be ok? thanks
2007-07-02 13:11:16 · 8 answers · asked by *()()() FurElise()()()* 6 in Sports ➔ Running
If you are in shape to race running two 5Ks a week apart is plenty of time to recover. The race is only 3 miles. Be sure to cool down and stretch after the race. Run easy the next 2 days. The first race will not affect the second race.
2007-07-02 15:17:12 · answer #1 · answered by lestermount 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really does matter how good of shape your in. When I was in the army I had to run 5ks at least 2 a week.
2007-07-02 13:45:31 · answer #2 · answered by jsv6502 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how much your currently run. I think a week is plenty of time to recover from a 5k.
2007-07-02 13:14:40 · answer #3 · answered by jellybean 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your current level of training and how much effort you put into the Jul 7 run. I doubt that you can put out max effort on both without being disappointment.
If your approach is just to finish, you'll do fine.
Good LUck
2007-07-02 14:28:55 · answer #4 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A week is plenty of time to recover as long as you don't push yourself too hard training the week between them
2007-07-02 15:46:50 · answer #5 · answered by allie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah you should be fine... i run for my school and we have like 3 meets a week sometimes. if you're not up to it after the first one though, don't worry about it, there'll be other races! Good Luck!!!
2007-07-03 16:32:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in good shape, a week's rest in between is fine.
2007-07-06 08:47:06 · answer #7 · answered by shane f 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A week's recovery time should be just fine
2007-07-02 15:49:31 · answer #8 · answered by MLBfreek35 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋