Last race is this Saturday. How do these two plans look for recovery and progressing into winter base? Any suggestions?
My background: 60 miles throughout the season. Felt drained and perhaps overtrained (running too fast on easy days) late in season.
Plan 1:
2 weeks of easy running 5-6 miles every OTHER day to maximize recovery. On non-running days core and strength. After two weeks pick it up to daily running and get 40 miles in week one and build up to 60.
Plan 2: Continuing to run daily, just easy. 40 miles, 45, 50, 55, 60, and then keep it at 60, just throw in hard workouts.
Goals: FULLY recover and get fresh. Lose as little fitness as possible.