I have a question lol

[Crow277]

ok so have done w1r1 today just wondering if its ok to take a casual stroll for like an hour maybe 5km distance ive seen post where ppl say swim lift weights bike etc but none for casual strolling im thinking its a no because using same muscles your trying to adapt

[Crow277]

on the off days shoulda clarified that haha

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Crow277]

On the non running days a casual stroll is fine, it’s the impact from running you need a rest from, walking is much gentler all round

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on starting C25K with run 1 of week 1 and welcome to the forum, just take all the runs slowly, you can repeat any runs or week's if you wish to, drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration, no running on consecutive days as that could cause a injury, by all means go for a 5K WALK or do other exercises on your non running days, good luck for your running journey with C25K, if you wish report your progress on this forum 👍 🏃🏾.

[j-runs Graduate]

Hi I think I read somewhere that walking uses different muscles to running - not sure how ??, so it's fine on the rest days.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate]

You’re absolutely fine to walk on non run days. It’s the fact it’s so much lower impact than running that’s important.

I walk every day, regardless of the weather. I find it actually helps me recover from exercise if I’m a bit stiff or achey.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

This is covered in the guide to the plan along with many other useful tips. healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Any non impact exercises on non run days will be beneficial. Walking is considered non or low impact.

[nowster Graduate]

Not only is it allowed to do a walk on a rest day, it's encouraged!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Go for it.. it's a,great thing to do!

[Nilsam Graduate]

Congratulations on starting and I could not agree more. Yes, it's a great idea. Walk a 5k get a idea of distance and safe route. Getting out into the fresh air and muscles moving. You are improving your health physically and mentally. 👏👏👏👍🏻

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Yes! Keep the legs moving gently, it really aids the recovery process. After the high impact of running your leg muscles are in recovery, for which they need oxygen and nutrients. The best thing to do is exercise them so that they get increased blood flow to deliver their needs. As long as the activity isn’t high impact you should be fine, so long as you’re used to that activity. Cycling, swimming and walking are all excellent, but if you start as a certified couch potato then it’s best to build these activities up in a similar way to C25K.