Rest days
I graduated over a year ago and run regularly ... - Couch to 5K
I graduated over a year ago and run regularly 2 or mostly 3 times a week. Can I do a leisurely 5 mile walk on a rest day? Ladyjogger
YES !
Yes, of course you can , and you didn't need to wait a year !Rest days are better referred to as 'Non running days'
So you can walk or do other non impact training on those days
Of course you can do a 5 miles walk on a rest day from running, as you graduated from C25K over a year ago you could, if you wish, run on consecutive days, a thing which is not advisable to do for at least 6 to 12 months for anyone who has graduated.
By running regularly 2-3 times a week for a year now, you are in a great position to increase your activity should you wish. Whether that's increasing to 3-4 runs a week, or adding in other activities on your non-running days.
Hi Ladyjogger,
I graduated a little over a year ago too, and I try to walk at least 50km a month, in between my three running days. 50km in a month is a recurring set challenge on the Strava app - I’ve completed it for May, June, July and August and halfway through September.
So I hope the answer is Yes! 🙂
Well done on the 50k walking. I find the basic free version of Strava a bit hit and miss. My husband and I can walk together yet get significantly different distances recorded! Maybe I should purchase a proper package😂