Haven't ran in 6 weeks, prior to that was averaging 80+ per week. I'm guessing I shouldn't just jump into 80 mile weeks right away but, considering I wasn't off due to injury, how fast can I build my volume back?
I was thinking something like 10 miles the first week (all slow/easy) and adding 20% or so per week for the next 6 weeks. Recipe for an injury or no big deal if I keep it easy?
I recommend you start week 1, with 30 min runs all easy. If you generally ran doubles then do doubles as week. By week 2 maybe 3, I think you could be back to 80 (or near) miles again.
If you were averaging 80+ miles a week and stopped running 6 weeks ago you should be fine to return to a good amount the first week.
You should be okay doing 30+ miles the first week.
If 30+ miles feels like a lot then back off.
If I were you I would just go by feel, honestly.
Wow, much faster than I thought but I'm certainly happy to hear that. I actually misspoke in my OP, I meant doubling mileage the first few weeks so something like 10, 20, 40, 60, 80.
Thanks!
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Wow, much faster than I thought but I'm certainly happy to hear that. I actually misspoke in my OP, I meant doubling mileage the first few weeks so something like 10, 20, 40, 60, 80.
Thanks!
I'm coming off a similar break, but wasn't as consistent as you prior to the break. But I think you'll be fine doing the above. But don't be shocked if your body might want to spend a few weeks in that 40-50 range before moving up.
Take it easy those first two weeks though. If you get a nagging injury off the bat, you won't get to 80 as soon as you'd like.
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