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Just wondering do you have a rest day in between each run or not?

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Yes a rest day in between each run is a must for your muscles to repair and strengthen for the next run 😊

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Yes, always.

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Ripcurlrana71

Yes - from running. You can try and do someother form of exercise which isn’t running. Core and strengthening is good.

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Claireednet

Oh god yeah Defo. 2 days rest if it was a killer run

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Sarahjb77

Thanks guys

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Ang33333Graduate

Now the runs are 30 mins for me I have 2 rest days when possible. I feel better for it. I need it!

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