rest day exercise

[Netty2]

did run 1 of week 8 today and noticed my right calf was a bit tight when walking my dog slightly later on so think i might have 2 rest days between runs as i'm away in cornwall next week and don't want to be limping around, but i'm a bit bored with the NHS stretch and flex can anyone recommend anything i can do at home inbetween runs what does everyone else do ?

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Yoga, Pilates.. walking... swimming.. cycling... climbing... day in the garden.. cross training.and some of the links on Strength and Flex for everything under the sun are incredible!!!.

nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitne...

nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/f...

runsociety.com/highlight/10...

Just a few here... and I also count two days caring for my small runner in training ( granddaughter), as two full on work out days too!

[Netty2 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you I will have a look at those and do need to do some gardening this week too

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Netty2]

I've just done an afternoon's session out there..talk about core strength ? Buttercup roots are mighty strong!

[Redcat19 Graduate]

Pilates and weekend walking

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Do you stretch immediately after every run?

That is the most beneficial time, while muscles are warm and supple.

[Netty2 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Yes 9 times out of 10