End of Outdoor Rest Period

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20 years ago 06/17/2003 4:55am EDT

I'm wondering if anyone can provide some imput (possibly articles) on how much rest you should take at the end of a three season year. I've been training since last July, ran Cross, Indoors, Outdoors. Took about a week off between seasons, but have been racing on tired legs all outdoors basically (6-8 weeks). I'm done now and need a break, but how long? I had been suggested to take 2 months off, as I guess thats what kenyans do, but I need to build up a base (up to 85-90 mpw) and race again for cross come November-December (post collegiate). I was thinking 4 weeks. Too long? How do I build back up after that?

Also, what is your typical break between seasons?

20 years ago 06/17/2003 5:49am EDT

re: Boston George

For the past two years I've not run at all for a week, but did some minimal activity. After that I ran every other day and went 4 miles for a week. Then I went up to everyday running 4-6...then go from there.

20 years ago 06/18/2003 4:34am EDT

re: jack-a-round

I've got to write something again to bring this back up. I'm talking about 4 weeks off. That's a lot. Good? or bad?

20 years ago 06/18/2003 4:48am EDT

re: Boston George

it depends. your body will tell you whether it is or not.

20 years ago 06/18/2003 5:04am EDT

re: Boston George

time off is for pussies

20 years ago 06/18/2003 5:07am EDT

re: Boston George

Take at least 2 weeks, if you are itching to get back out running again, then start back. If you still dont feel like it, or still want more time off then take some more time. I usually take 2-3 weeks, and by the end of that 2-3 weeks I'm dying to start back.

20 years ago 06/26/2003 2:33am EDT

re: ME

I'm starting to get the itch, but think I should wait out the 4 weeks before starting up. Any thoughts on how fast is too fast to build up mileage. I figure its not hard to start at 40, but then building 10% from that will take forever. Any thoughts?

20 years ago 06/26/2003 2:40am EDT

re: Boston George

I think that you can go up about 15% per week provided that you've been up that high before. Plan about a 15% increase each week, if it feels like too much then back off. If not, then stick with the 15%.

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