Going for a holiday where i'll be generally active (walking partying etc) but will have no/little proper exercise for 7 days. I haven't taken any more than 3 days off since i started running (about 2 years ago) so will this break affect me or actually help to freshen me. I'm 17 and my legs never really feel fresh anymore from the hard training (40mpw but intense days) so personally i feel this will benefit me.
Opinions? Bad idea?
YungRunner wrote:
Going for a holiday where i'll be generally active (walking partying etc) but will have no/little proper exercise for 7 days. I haven't taken any more than 3 days off since i started running (about 2 years ago) so will this break affect me or actually help to freshen me. I'm 17 and my legs never really feel fresh anymore from the hard training (40mpw but intense days) so personally i feel this will benefit me.
Opinions? Bad idea?
One, you're training wrong if you are running 40mpw all intense. Intensity should be only 1-2x per week, MAYBE 3 in a build phase
Two, you are trying to tell me that you won't have ANY time AT ALL to run. Not even 30 minutes. I call bull.
Three, if you are so worried about taking 7 days off on the other hand, refer back to my point 2.
Just run. do it.
7 days off will only help, especially at this time of the year. Don't be afraid to take a week or 2 after each season.
Take the week off. Read a book on proper training during that time off and prepare a new training schedule. Return to training smarter than ever before.
Read "the science of running" every second you are not either walking or partying
if you take no days off and are only running 40 miles a week, you need to run more easy mileage in addition to the 2-3 workouts/tempos per week.
joho wrote:
7 days off will only help, especially at this time of the year. Don't be afraid to take a week or 2 after each season.
This. Our coach always had us take 2 weeks off following spring track and cross country. Really helps rejuvenate both mentally and physically. Always felt amazing first practice back.
alight thanks for the advise guys. i do usually have 1 or 2 easier days a week, but rest is quite hard running. Last time i took 3 days off and even then i felt much better and fresh afterwards. cheers
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