Just wondering if I should be worried about burning out. As we all know about the cancellation/postponements of track/xc, I have been running since April and I want to keep running until February-March 2021 when there will be competing again!
Mileage varied overtime (40-70mpw), with (50mpw) being my average mileage. 1-2 workouts a week with random time trials, and occasional off days here and there. Will I be okay I just kept running or do I need to take a break??
thanks...
Some kinds of running are sustainable for a year or more. Other kinds are not. If you've been taking down weeks as needed and not doing super-intense workouts, you're probably okay. If you've been doing twice-weekly all-out vVO2max sessions, you may want to back off for a while until you have a specific race to prepare for.
There is nothing wrong with running every day. I have run for several years in a row on multiple occasions. I was always at my most fit and healthiest after running consistently for months/years. I find that being inconsistent leads to more injuries than being consistent with your training.
If you're worried just take a week off as if it was the end of the season...