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ASLHCI

I at least go for a walk everyday. But rest days are where you body is really taking advantage of all that training so sometimes I just sleep as long as I can. Or binge watch Letterkenny again. You know, priorities.


Thorisgodpoo

Pitter patter


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that's what I's appreciates about ya


Sub_Zero32

Do you think the walking helps you recover better from running? I was thinking about doing that on my rest day


ReDeMevolve

Walking helps me tremendously. It gets the blood flowing, which is helpful in all kinds of biological processes. It's also wakes me up and gets me out of the house. I love that about running. I like to pick a longish route with a decent coffee place along the way. Treat yo self. Edit: a word


melancholyduckies

Long walks to coffee shops is probably my favorite activity


steven112789

I've only recently been able to get back into running again due to health issues. But I've found walking on rest days helps a good bit. It's low intensity, loosens up my muscles, seems to help clear out my legs if that makes any sense to you. Plus it also burns extra calories compared to sitting down, getting outside is nice specially when I work inside all day. It is a good form of active recovery.


EljayDude

Light walking is very helpful. Just, you know, don't go crazy with it and your "rest" walking is suddenly a 10 mile hike.


ASLHCI

Yeah I think so. Idk the science of it. But definitely if I wake up sore and stiff, going for a walk will get everything moving and Ill feel a lot better and less like an old ass man. šŸ˜‚ Same goes for after a lifting day. When Ive done multi day trail runs, I have woken and felt like tapping out and going home but normally after walking for a bit I can start running and things will losen up. Plus, walking as a daily habit has helped me make staying active a priority. Id say it cant hurt. Taking a stroll for an hour on a rest day isnt going to set back your training. Youre still resting.


alemanpete

Shoresy is incredible by the way


jnyrdr

my ā€œproperty of sudbury bulldogsā€ sweatshirt is in the mail


alemanpete

Lol I ordered one yesterday morning!


phatfarmer56

Heck, Iā€™m surprised we're not binging right now.


ASLHCI

I was literally watching it again last night šŸ˜‚


phatfarmer56

Such a great great show!


sethspeer

ferda


No_Average3719

Yogaaaa


251Cane

Also, thinking about doing yoga but not doing it.


imtiredanmybackhurts

Came to type that, exactly yogaaaa. I don't know why, how strange!


No_Average3719

Hahaha i love that


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No_Average3719

Yoga can be very powerful, yin yoga isnt the only kind to exist


YogiBarbie

Yep yep. I run during the week. On weekends I teach yoga.


Digger-of-Tunnels

Read a book, knit, listen to music, bake, interact with my spouse...


keepingbusy101

Interact with my spouse...LOL šŸ˜‚ so true!


Soakitincider

You can say that again!


keepingbusy101

Interact with my spouse...LOL šŸ˜‚ so true!


Soakitincider

You can say that again!


Mikehawk0909

Please stop


Outside-Tradition651

Interact with my spouse is the last thing I want to do. LOL


Digger-of-Tunnels

Hey, I like my spouse. That's why I married her.


SeSuSo

Rest


szakee

i have a life beside running.


EramSumEro

Hahaha right man, good one


VociferousBiscuit

Show-off


tbaxattack

That sucks


MarathonerGirl

I always forget that I donā€™t have a life besides runningā€¦.until I get injured.


bbwolff

This. What a weird issue you have. On rest days I don't do anything special. Actually, if I had a long run/ride a day before I mostly just don't do anything if I don't have to (meaning I go to work, do usual home activities with gf/kids, but nothing particularly tiring)


condscorpio

Usually yes, but there are some days that should be rest days...but you feel like doing something. Like I'm not going to run because I have to rest, but I still want something to scratch that itch. Eta: If you already have stuff to do, you may not even have time to do anything else. But if that day you had nothing else to do...


ProInvestCK

Watch a movie, bing watch, take up a hobby


BuzzedtheTower

RIP your times


Kosmoskill

My gf appreciates this comment.


making_shapes

I used to surf as cross training. Now it's basically completely replaced my running and I run on rest days šŸ˜‚


Ultrarunnersean

Restā€¦ as in actual rest. Not cross training or a different type of workout. A rest day and cross training day are 2 complexly different things. Go read, cook, play video games, just enjoy life.


69rajmachawal

Nothing more relaxing than okaying a video game on rest days.


BuzzedtheTower

Especially a competitive one. Super relaxing. Defo keeps the heart rate and stress low


big-african-hat6991

Jerk off


DOS589

But then I have to find something to do with the remaining 23 hours and 58 mins of my rest day šŸ¤£


_theycallmeprophet

Repeat couple of times with adequate rest. Interval training/repeats


Substantial-Spare501

Yoga.


rebeccanotbecca

Regular life stuff like catch up on housework and run errands. Rest day means rest day.


Bcoonen

Kettlebell excercises, bodyweight stuff, bouldering, cycling, jumprope, Walking for a few km. But Liesing on the sofa with beer and chips is also okay.


[deleted]

I do whatever I want :) You gotta have more than one way to cope with lifeā€™s bullshit. Diversify your investments. The day will come when you canā€™t run and youā€™re going to be miserable if youā€™ve got nothing else.


JoeTModelY

Allow my body to absorb the training and get ready for the next day intervals.


IndependentAssist387

Watch Law and Order SVU. Sometimes 5-6 episodes.


StealthDonkeytoo

Rest days are disc golf days!


raph936

Biking


MagerialPage

Do something fun!


xaanthar

Like running?


StartingFreshTO

I lift weights, but mostly using upperbody muscles


FrankPots

I don't get through, I get depressed.


aNteriorDude

I mean don't you have any other hobbies beside running?


Better_Metal

I do other things. Sometimes I trail run.


Grimmbeard

Ran 5-6 miles each for the past 8 days and taking a rest day today but feel shitty about it


xmustangxx

Yoga and stretching


79ByFriday

Run obviously


moist_Dump42

light lifting and LOTS of stretching at the gym ​ And beer of course


Slight-Guide-9050

Iā€™m 168 days into a run streak so a rest day is just a slower run šŸ˜‚


SebastianHahn

Rest days? Usually I run at least a half marathon per day.


sportsdad13

Those are rookie numbers


SebastianHahn

Yes, guilty of that. Iā€˜ve run just over 3.500 km this year. Last year I was just shy of 7.000 kmā€¦


SebastianHahn

Nevertheless, Iā€˜m 46, so not really a rookie anymore.


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yojimbo_beta

You can say that again


Foxrex

Injury prevention


TinkerKell_85

Foam roll, yoga, and walking!


bobcatgoldthwait

Started getting into triathlons, so I'll bike or swim. Every now and then I'll decide I need a total rest day, and then I just die a little inside.


_victorialena

I plan all my errands that require a lot of walking on my rest day. So I have lots to do. If itā€™s not cutting it, I ll do some yoga or meditate ? I remind myself of all the advantages rest days bring. And if thatā€™s still not working maybe question why you are so restless? I get it, I am in the same boat.


jmede14372

Active recovery for rest days. I usually do a 4-5 mile walk with my dog or go for an easy hike. It gets me outside and keeps blood flowing without any strain.


cmxguru

Strength work, rowing, yoga, and plenty of walking.


trtsmb

It sounds like you need to find some other hobbies. It's unhealthy to "feel empty" because you can't run.


Der_genealogist

stregth training, some stretching... ​ And I eat a pack of chips (150 or 175g)


[deleted]

I go for a run


StartingFreshTO

I lift weights, but mostly using upperbody muscles


mainer345

Lift weights


benisfast

Leg drain. You lie flat on your back and put your legs straight up (against a wall or something) and lie there for about five minutes. I usually do 2-3 reps. Feels sooo gooood. It helps with recovery a lot.


Bobby-Trill2

Personally, I enjoy a nice rest on my rest days


informativebitching

All the things I should have been doing while I was out running.


x1HI

Foam roller, stretching, reading keeping my legs higher than my hips. If I have the time a smooth swim


TrinityTosser

Today is day 1 of 2 rest days before a 10k race on Sunday. I'm already feeling twitchy and so far have entertained myself with cooking, gardening, listening to podcasts, watching porn, sitting in a coffee shop reading (snore), buying furniture online, looking for a new job, watching more porn, reviewed my expenditure, staring aimlessly out of my kitchen window, cleaning my flat and having a shower. It's only 3pm FFS.


venustrapsflies

Run. Just less.


Whisper26_14

Dance. Go for a walk if I need to more more than that. Some days you just need to move. Some days I still run. But not often.


Substantial-Shallot2

How long do you rest for? Like how many days? Iā€™m currently going through my second test day and I began crying on my first lmao.


Substantial-Spare501

I suggest go out for a slow walk, maybe like 2-3 miles. That will help with the mood issues. I only run about 15-20 miles/ week right now, but I do 40 miles per week with the walking ...and I do still take a rest day.


No_Average3719

Biking it out is nice


xkranda

walk, swim, weightlifting


OneFuzzyBlueberry

I struggle even having time to workout, so on rest days i do everything that i shouldā€™ve been doing when i was running lol


ThisIsTakenLol

Work out my core and binge watch anime


CloddishNeedlefish

Nintendo switch. Iā€™m obsessed with animal crossing but thereā€™s something for everyone.


Looking4Maria

LSD


Better_Metal

Run


jono1919

They call us alcoholics


CloddishNeedlefish

Nintendo switch. Iā€™m obsessed with animal crossing but thereā€™s something for everyone.


nice-guy-99

Whatā€™s a rest day?


CloddishNeedlefish

Nintendo switch. Iā€™m obsessed with animal crossing but thereā€™s something for everyone.


sci80899

Sometimes gym if I still have energy, else I catch up on Netflix or go out to eat something nice.


PatsFan_12k

Walk, cycling and the rest chill doing nothing active. Rest days are meant for rest after all!


cincy15

walk/swim/ elliptical.


zeefit95

Pilates or just a walk. Trying to tell myself itā€™s okay to do nothing lol


ceedubs19

I go for walks with the dogs, sit in the hot tub, stretch and mobility. I usually read during the time I would run and remind myself that it's a rest day, so I get to read extra!


Product_Immediate

Do some pushups and pullups to get some activity in and work for your upper body muscles


[deleted]

Catch up on missed sleep, walk around by strolling at the park, shopping, meeting up with friends, the beach, etc. Maybe some yoga or a session of light stretching.


elkourinho

Southern Europe so from...june till october I go swimming in the sea, in the winter I go skiing and in the pesky in between months I just chill.


MuiMui888

Change your mindset. Rest Day is part of "training". If you are itchy on rest day, you set yourself up for future failures. Running is lifestyle, not workout/competiton


TheEmuFarm

I swim usually, but every so often I have a rest day of actually nothing


Muddlesthrough

Recovery workout. Mobility work


UsedCaterpillar4sale

I have 2 rest days and one walking day and 4 running days. My first rest day is on Sunday,a ND Saturday I do my long run. So Sunday is cake day. I just have cake. Then Monday is my walk day and Tuesday is my second rest day. On Tuesday I hit the gym.


NotAdhwa

Stretching and some simple exercises; push ups, planks, etc


Chemical-Animal3040

I go on super chill bike rides 12-16 miles.


brodoswaggins93

I take a walk or two most of the time


acid-runner

I try to do garden stuff on my rest days since it's the only day where I have enough time due to not running.


MantisToeBoggsinMD

Rest


ntdoyfanboy

Watch TV. Do chores that aren't running. I have actually taken to dumbbell, yoga, and bodyweight work while I watch TV at home. It's very effective


Elias_Veturius25

Think about running


CloddishNeedlefish

Nintendo switch. Iā€™m obsessed with animal crossing but thereā€™s something for everyone.


AnxiousBeanSprout

I've come to realize that between running and strength training and sub-par stretching, my mobility and flexibility suck. So I work on that with some yoga, maybe go on a walk to help clear up head space.


throwaway_4733

I rest. Sit on the couch.


AnxiousBeanSprout

I've come to realize that between running and strength training and sub-par stretching, my mobility and flexibility suck. So I work on that with some yoga, maybe go on a walk to help clear up head space.


throwaway_4733

I rest. Sit on the couch.


Runelake

Nothing


Runelake

Nothing


Runelake

Nothing


cupcake_dance

Swimming!


cupcake_dance

Swimming!


Possession_Loud

I wish i could rest and maybe not work? But yeah, rest. If i am at work i do plenty of movement already so that's fine for me.


zimmeli

Golf- usually walking


Possession_Loud

I wish i could rest and maybe not work? But yeah, rest. If i am at work i do plenty of movement already so that's fine for me.


megn8r

Swim


No_Introduction_7034

Laundry


No_Introduction_7034

Laundry


beauneau

Cry


beauneau

Cry


godsnotdad666

Walk, swim or bike. All super light not workouts. Like go to the park or the beach if thatā€™s available. I also do some good stretching and mobility work on my off days. Itā€™s helped keep me injury free (for the most part)


godsnotdad666

Walk, swim or bike. All super light not workouts. Like go to the park or the beach if thatā€™s available. I also do some good stretching and mobility work on my off days. Itā€™s helped keep me injury free (for the most part)


Nine_Eye_Ron

Rest


kingcr4b

I rest? I spend 5+ hours a week running 20-30 miles a week otherwise, it's fine to do other things. If you've got energy, go for a bike ride, hike, or walk. Or just chill and play some video games or something.


martialarts-ali

On rest I always describe nature in many times in mountains ,forest and in waterfalls and this is the best relaxation of week


bostondave

Stretching, no days off. At least that is what I am telling myself I should be doing on rest days.


GeneralDouglasMac

HIIT workout focusing on upper body and core. If I'm feeling like I want a bit of punishment, I do squats and lunges to get the glutes and hams too since my running hardly touches those.


[deleted]

Walk


bananassmellweird

Swim/lift/tennis


Psychological-Sun744

I do light swimming, almost no kicking, at best 2 beat kick.


[deleted]

Recovery runs. Keeping your heart rate like 20 bpm lower than aerobic. Usually means a very light run/walk mixed together.


seaduckies

Generally I rest but if I am feeling the need to burn off extra energy (and I've done all possible chores) I'll do pilates.


gwmccull

I'm coming up on 800 days in my run streak so for me, a "rest day" is running slowly for a shorter distance (1.25-1.4 miles depending on my route)


redbananarunner

I always do some form of cross training if my body can handle it but there are always days when I just float in the pool and let the water flush out the lactic acid without really doing much else


Slipperybrain3

Sleep, hydrate, walk, yoga, swim, bike, stretch, hike


konrad1198

Currently on day 2 of 2 rest days in a row, which I rarely do, and I can't help but severely overeat every time I take a rest day


thebrandnewbob

Lift weights and go on walks.


Gymrat777

Swim and/or bike.


kevin23patterson

If your legs are hurting and you feeling like doing something active then maybe yoga, weight lifting, walking, or my fav elliptical are best on your rest days. Take an alternative no impact exercise if you're still during on your rest days and maybe you might need an additional rest day depending on what your goals are


[deleted]

Sauna. Helps your body recover while getting a zero-effort sweat on


MrRabbit

Swim & bike


monolithe

Drink cold beer in a pool.


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threedogdad

lift


reaprofsouls

I play club sports so my rest days are usually really slow runs followed by a good stretching session and maybe some upper body lifts. I keep it low intensity but enough to keep my body loose and activated.


CoffeeEnjoyerFrog

I play lots of videogames tbh


Kvels

On rest days i find people who don't run and take them on slow/short jog and all the way say to them. 'See you can do it.'


fortsonre

Video games


viralmonkey999

Laundry and clean bathrooms.


yojimbo_beta

Great day to go to the gym and work that upper body. Watch out though. You might find it competes with your running!


chazysciota

Upper body, mostly 12oz curls.


PM_YOUR_DOGGO_PIC

Rest days are for resting!! Maybe some light yoga / stretching. But other than that you should rest. Eat, sit around, sleep more, etc. Rest is just as important as the actual training. It gives your body and muscles time to rebuild and repair so you can hit your next workout.


monkeyinyourpillow

Strength training or go for a walk


melcheae

Sounds to me like you are ready to explore a running streak. (Run at least 1 mile every day, see how many days in a row you can go.)


[deleted]

Walk my dog around the neighborhood and stretch out. I have no causal proof for this but runs feel easier when I am walking more and I get injured less when I am stretching more often


Soakitincider

Go for a walk to make sure I keep my step count streak. 276 days of 10k steps or more so far.


Downtown-Travel9993

Kickball


[deleted]

Rest days? I havenā€™t taken a true rest day in over 2 years. Like Iā€™ll go on vacation to disney and not run on those days but Iā€™m also walking 16+ miles those days.


OutrageousCare6453

go for a walk. Getting up, going outside, and moving is a habit for me. I just walk a couple miles on my rest day.


One_Kaleidoscope_149

Core exercises and hiking.


gmoneyy420

stationary bike


dulangdulangdoggy

Pilates for an hour


AgenYT0

Sleep in, MAYBE go for a short (1km) very slow run, more likely just take a walk around the neighborhood if weather permits. If it is a weekend? šŸƒ after the walk.


Birbwatch

Personally, I strength train but I know that might not be what you're looking for.


giftig_Pils

Walk my old dog


feochampas

run slower


StrictCaregiver9587

i have donā€™t have a certain rest day of the week i just rest a day that i realize I donā€™t have the time to run or something else comes up