Rest muscles

[Pencoed18]

Hello may be a silly question but I am totally new to this, did my first run last night rest day today then run tomorrow night. It says to rest muscles but I was going to do a walk tonight will this be ok?

[misswobble Graduate]

Yes it sure will 👍😃

Do read the notes that accompany this programme. To the right in blue text Compiled by Iannoda 👍

[AnnieW55]

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Link giving excellent information about the programme above in case you're doing this phone only. People seem to miss a lot of the site by only using the phone to access it.

In short your rest days only mean a rest from running. Other types of exercise including gardening are encouraged

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

The guide, referred to by misswobble , is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and it explains that the rest day is crucial, but only from impact exercise. Any non impact exercise you do on a non run day will ultimately make you a better runner.

Enjoy your journey.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Check this post out which will give you loads of advice and information.

Welcome to this... keep it slow and keep it steady and keep posting.. and yes , the walk is fine