When do I start

[alcopop]

I really want to do this but not sure when to do it. Do you do it on your rest days from the running? (am doing C25K) or on the same day but at opposite ends of the day?

Any advice greatly received

[petal51]

I did the strength and flex on the rest days from the running. It complements it nicely. I now use it (or parts of it) when I feel like it, usually at least once a week. As Laura says in the last week, it can lift your mood, which is great if you need a quick and healthy pick me up! I also use some of the stretches after each run. Hope this helps!

[con-brio]

I find that it works best on your "rest" days. In fact Laura recommends this on one of the C25K podcasts (can't member which). The exercises help strengthen your core muscles, which will help improve your running. I found they eliminated the mid-back pain I had in the early weeks (tension while running).

Some of the exercises stretch the muscles used during running (calves, hamstrings and thighs), which are perfect after your cool-down walk on the C25K programme.