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