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What do you do between run days?

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philevans68Graduate
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Hi all,

I'm starting wk4 tomorrow morning and wondered what you do, or maybe shouldn't do on the days between the running days. I know the program says take a rest day between them but I have been getting twitchy feet and going out for long walks. Usually between 3 and 5 miles, cross country. Is this an okay thing to do or will it have a detrimental effect on my running days? I'm kind of thinking it's all good but don't really know? All advise greatly appreciated.

Cheers

Phil.

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At the moment, not much, apart from walking/cycling to work and back. I think I will add more once I've completed c25k and my body is more adjusted to the impacts.

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate

Long walks absolutely fine. 👍 cycling, swimming, all low impact activities perfect. It just gives those running muscles chance to recuperate 😉

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Walking is fine to do on non running days, don't be tempted to run on consecutive days, you can do yoga or other exercises like planks, sit ups, push ups, or other exercises you did at school 🚸 school. 😊

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backintimeGraduate

At the moment I do nothing extra.

I have checked out the strength and flex forum and have good intentions there, but have yet to start

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mrrunGraduate

Whatever you do, make it non impact. Some folks swim, some stretch, sing or write poetry, as long as you're not hitting the ground with your feet, you're safe. As your grow more accustomed to running over time you can then explore various other avenues such as running faster or running on consecutive days, but wait for at least a year or so, any sooner and you can get injured.

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happysoulsGraduate

Walking, cycling, occasionally weights...mostly thinking about running! hahaha!

I do the strength and flex program and go for a 3k walk. Seems to work ok.

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