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Mayanow
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I know about the rest day in between runs but i need to do something today. How bad is it if i go out running today too? Possibly not for my scheduled run, just as far as is comfortable.

I really need the diversion today!! @#$@#

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AnnieW55

Walk! Donโ€™t run. ๐Ÿ˜€ Donโ€™t know where you are on the programme but the received wisdom is that it takes 9months-year to build running legs. You can do anything else on โ€˜rest daysโ€™ just not running. So how about walking, cycling, swimming, yoga (download a YouTube beginner programme), just some general exercises like squats, bridges, planks?

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Mayanow in reply to AnnieW55

Thank you for the suggestions.

I am entering W8.

Today i was feeling frustrated and going for a run was my idea of letting steam out.

It wasnt about fitness ๐Ÿ™„.

I find it hard to be motivated on exercises- at home. It is more of a gym-group classes thing for me. I try to but most often fail!

And you are right. It could be a walk.

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telford_mikeGraduate

Top marks for enthusiasm! A long walk is absolutely fine.... I think you already know the answer to the running question though... ๐Ÿคš Don't risk hurting yourself.

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Mayanow in reply to telford_mike

As i said above, i cant take credit for the enthusiasm (although it's a huge surprise to think of running at a moment of distress as opposed to smoking or chocolate and crisps!!!)

It was just a difficult day and i felt the need to run it out.

I listened to you and did not.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Do other non impact exercise... stamina and strength... loads to do and loads to choose from..just don't run... the core strength is important... and those micro tears need time to heal :)

Full marks for loving it though ! :)

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Mayanow in reply to Oldfloss

You are right and i know...

I will try and hold on to this NEW aspect of me: did i really WANT to run more than anything???

Wow what is happening to me??!!! Ahaha

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MVBrownGraduate

Mayanow, you can do an alternate form of exercise, but you do need to have a rest day from running. This helps your muscles and body recover.

I hope your enthusiasm do not wane for running, but even the best runners have a rest day. You donโ€™t want to have an injury. You can then run the next day, knowing your well rested and prepared for your running session.

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Mayanow in reply to MVBrown

Yes i will do that. It's good we have this place for all the necessary advice! You all kept me cool, calm and collected ๐Ÿฆ‰

Thank you!

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Tasha99Graduate

Iโ€™ve only just started doing some consecutive days running and I started in February. You need a day between at least.

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Mayanow in reply to Tasha99

I will be good! Promise. ๐Ÿ‘ผ

What i read on the nike podcast from trainers is that it's ok (once you're in a programme of running - after consolidating c25k that is) to run for 5-10 mins if you feel it every now and then. You just have to give a rest day in the week.

That is all much much later than the stage i'm in!! I just needed this today.

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Tasha99Graduate in reply to Mayanow

No totally disagree! Rest day in between running every tine until minimum of 6 months! Micro tears!

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Mayanow in reply to Tasha99

Ok i'm listening. Thank you!

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Tasha99Graduate in reply to Mayanow

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I see you didn't do it, but I still wanted to chime in. Something very upsetting and stressful happened on my rest day between Days 1 and 2 this week and my first thought was that I wanted to run and sweat the emotions out. I'm sorry, who just said that?!? Look how far we've come. Running as coping mechanism!

I didn't do it either.

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Mayanow in reply to

Yes thank you so much for this!!! Amazing, non? ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

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