I am an experienced high school runner (55-60 miles/week in aerobic phase) who can go roughly 9:30/4:30 in the 3200 and the 1600. If I ran a 3200 at a meet and then a 1600 a few hours later, how many days of recovery would I need? If the meet was on Saturday morning, could I do a workout Monday afternoon?
Same general fitness level here, but I'm assuming I'm a grade or so younger. Will be interested in seeing the responses, although I personally think you should be fine for Monday, I normally tripled (4x8, 16, 32) last year on Saturday indoor meets, had a long run the next morning (10miles or so) and then a workout Monday . Given you are most likely a Junior or Senior, your body should be able to handle this, especially if you had an easy (non-long day) yesterday
Yeah, probably. Depends. Some people are more injury prone than others. Know your body. If you are as experienced as you say you are, you're probably good. If don't feel ready to do a workout on Monday PM, then don't do it. But make sure to cool down properly after the meet and go easy on Sunday and you should be fine.