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[JoolieB1]

I am on week 5 with day 3 tomorrow so making sure I rest on non run days but I am so bored not being able to do any exercise. I will do my 20 minute run but not doing anything is killing me 😞 on the in between days

Julie

[amyukulele Graduate]

You can do a different kind of exercise! Just rest your legs.

I've got some little hand weights and (intend to) do some lifting on my non-running days. I also (intend to) do some knee-strength exercises, like squats, or core-strength exercises, like planks, to help protect against injury down the line.

Many people alternate aerobic exercise (running) with anaerobic exercise (weights) as part of their regular training programme.

[JoolieB1 Graduate in reply to amyukulele]

Thanks, that's a good idea! 😀

[Curlygurly2 Graduate]

You can do another type of exercise, walking, cycling or swimming are all good. Sounds like we have another addict! Well done on your progress. xx

[JoolieB1 Graduate in reply to Curlygurly2]

I just couldn't stay still! Went for a 5 mile cycle at slow speed, I know it's still legs but haven't been on bike for a week, if I suffer tomorrow, I have only myself to blame but I think it uses different leg muscles LOL

[amyukulele Graduate]

Thanks for this post, JoolieB1. You've inspired me to properly look into strength training... this looks like a pretty good place to start.

nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/1...

Today was a run day, so I'll give this a go tomorrow.

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Yes , just do something different and non-impact on your 'days off' yoga, swimming and cycling work for me.

[JoolieB1 Graduate]

If I should have rested in bed all day, we will see tomorrow when I do the dreaded 20 minute run LOL

[Rlear Graduate]

I do strength training using the free Nike training app on my phone.

[davelinks Graduate]

Do a bit of swimming, tennis, static cycling...