Rest days

[Birra1]

Hi all. How happy I am to be joining this forum. I am a complete beginner at the age of 58 and have just started week 5. So pleased with myself . Is a 5k walk on rest days ok? I have always walked and would miss these daily outdoor walks immensely. Thanks for any advice.

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Welcome !And to get straight in and answer your question, Yes !

Walking is fine on your non run days .

Walking ,cycling or other non impact activity is good 👍

Also, have you read the program guide ?

healthunlocked.com/couchto5....

It's full of helpful information to steer you through the programme!

Enjoy the journey

[Birra1 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Thanks for that . No I haven't read the guide, but will do.

[MissUnderstanding]

If it’s something you’ve always done and you’re used to, I would keep it going. I usually find a good walk helps my legs if they’re a bit stiff after a run.

Edit to add well done on your progress so far and good luck for the end of the programme.

[Birra1 Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thanks a million!

[Vespina Graduate]

Welcome to the community and congratulations on your progress. Way to go!

I’ve been walking on rest days and as MissUnderstanding says I find it works out the kinks well. I also walk to work so fortunately that still fits with my running.

[Birra1 Graduate in reply to Vespina]

Thank you. I also walk my dogs on top of my very early 5k walk before work.

[Roxdog Graduate]

Welldone for starting! Yes, a walk is absolutely fine - it's good to get other forms of exercise in on your rest days!

[nowster Graduate]

Walking, cycling and swimming are great for rest days. Something that causes the same sort of impact on the legs (eg. skipping rope) would not be.

[Wavy-chick28 Graduate]

Oh yes walking is fine as already said above, snap with the age !! I have been running for over a year now and it’s the best thing I have ever done for my health and my mind keep on running !!

[Birra1 Graduate in reply to Wavy-chick28]

Thanks for your reply. I have my first 20 minute run tomorrow. Fingers crossed!