I've finished W4R1, and I'm finding that the runs are vastly improving my mood and mental health (I think?). The only problem is that on my rest days I feel really restless. I don't want to overdo it and not be able to run, does anyone have any advice?
Rest day tips please: I've finished W4R1, and I... - Couch to 5K
Rest day tips please
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You don't have to rest; just not run (or other high impact exercise). So you can walk, swim, cycle, do yoga, any kind of strength and flexibility exercises; these will all support your running too
Enjoy!
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Swim... walk.... cycle... climb... do Yoga, Pilates, a gardening workout, a housework blitz...strength exercises, stamina exercises... clean windows, cut hedges..do squats... walk miles with a small runner in training in her buggy..( oh no, that is just me:)) anything that is low impact... anything....just don't run!!
I feel that running has given me a clearer mind in some bizarre way - didn't know I didn't have a clear mind before though but I do feel different!
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Walk, swim, cycle, dance, gym etc just don't run 😊
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Sit on the couch feeling smug...................no, I am only joking.
The mental benefits of learning to run were a great and pleasant surprise to me. A positivity pervaded my life and changed my outlook on the world has continued after four years. Definitely the best thing I have ever done for myself.
Keep running, keep smiling.
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Just get outside and move - I like walking smelly dog, or going for 'photowalks' with Candide the Canon. There's also cycling, and swimming, and gardening.
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Thanks everyone. Went swimming today and feeling so much better. Hoping it might go some way to improve my running stamina too.