jackiebellmer Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 Hi, I have actually done the week 1 run/walk about 9 times now over the past week and a half. I still don't feel ready to move on as I can barely make it through the one minute jogs. How long should I repeat week 1 before I try to move on to week 2? Also, my lower legs are pretty sore. I have been doing the program pretty much every day with a rest day every so often. Is that ok or should I only be doing it every other day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clairey-Lou39 Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 Bless your perseverance! I'd take a rest day every other day, your body needs time to repair and recover. Try to do other stuff on the 'rest' days like swimming, cycling or walking. You'll still get your exercise fix but you'll be working different sets of muscles. Lea best 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimmsyn Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 I suggest lots of stretching. At least 2 rest days a week would be good. But don't give up! Don't just sit and relax during your rest days either. Stretch it out (look up routines or something, don't just do it or a minute or two.) It's important and will do your body good. If your doing a different trail each time, try o be more consistent for at least one week to get your body use to it. (Try to limit a lot of hills also). Good luck, you can do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kaotiklif Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 If you are a new runner, I highly suggest taking a rest day every other day at a minimum. If you don't, you are increasing your risk of injury. Your body needs time to heal. You should consider strength or cross training on your off days. For example, my schedule is Monday-run, Tuesday- strength, Wednesday- run, Thursday-strength, Friday-run, Saturday-strength, Sunday-rest (I use an interval timer app) I sometimes mix up the exercises but rarely. My strength routine is: Warm up (30 seconds each) Arm crosses Windmills Jumping jacks Butt kicks Exercise (all are for :45 sec each except for push-ups and sit-ups, I follow an app for those) Push-up challenge Sit up challenge Squat and press Dumbbell row Static lunge w/biceps curl Plank Calf raises Side lunge w/anterior hand raises Tricep dips Burbees Cool down stretch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lea best Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 I feel like i need to run everyday. I neednto learn to take a day off. I run 4miles on the treadmill and then 3miles on the track. KellyAnn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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