I just finished my junior cross country season (55 mpw), and my coach wants us to take 2 weeks off from running. I have two questions:
1. Will taking a break be beneficial in the long run?
2. Should I cross train (biking, swimming) during this time, or just be a couch potato and rest?
Bike lightly for a good hour just so you won't feel like crap and of course hit some laps but at an easy effort!
Yes. Take a break. Your body needs to build back up. What was your 5k PR? Are you planning on doing indoor track?
5k pr: 18:50
I'm not doing indoor
Take 3 or 4 days completely off then crosstrain when you feel like it.
Taking a break will absolutely be beneficial.
Ideally you could stay active but not 'train'...shoot baskets, take a hike, etc.
hsrunnergirl wrote:
5k pr: 18:50
I'm not doing indoor
Take the two weeks off. Don't worry about cross-training; practice resting.
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