HELP - took a week "off" from running... how to get back in shape?-- {FAST}

One week? That's all? You haven't "lost" anything. You're going to PR on Saturday... don't worry.

nada man, nada wrote:

One week? That's all? You haven't "lost" anything. You're going to PR on Saturday... don't worry.

Really? I sure hope so!

Yeah, you didn't lose anything.

You didnt really lose anything except maaaaybe top end speed if you were doing that before. Do a couple really fast short intervals to help,

but only if you give yourself enough time to rest and be healthy.

If I were you, Id just do some easy runs, and strides and get ready to race.

Not sure about the PR, but yeah, you have not lost any fitness, especially since you were not on the couch watching TV.

A week off?!? You've probably lost like 90% of your fitness. There is really no hope at this point.

Try again next year.

OP, how did your race go?

2:23

My Mom suggested that since I missed a week of training, it would be logical to do two weeks worth of workouts in the next week. I'm in the middle of that now. I'm a little leg weary, but hope to recover fully by regionals next weekend.

800metersGuy wrote:

My Mom suggested that since I missed a week of training, it would be logical to do two weeks worth of workouts in the next week.

Terrible advice. Don't you know that it's a LOT easier to lose fitness than it is to gain it? So, in one week you actually lost four weeks worth of training. Which means that this week, you need to make up for those four weeks (plus get in this week's training also) => you need to cram in FIVE weeks worth of training this week.

Meb FTW wrote:

800metersGuy wrote:

My Mom suggested that since I missed a week of training, it would be logical to do two weeks worth of workouts in the next week.

Terrible advice. Don't you know that it's a LOT easier to lose fitness than it is to gain it? So, in one week you actually lost four weeks worth of training. Which means that this week, you need to make up for those four weeks (plus get in this week's training also) => you need to cram in FIVE weeks worth of training this week.

Time to run 200 miles per week son

800metersGuy wrote:

2:23

My Mom suggested that since I missed a week of training, it would be logical to do two weeks worth of workouts in the next week. I'm in the middle of that now. I'm a little leg weary, but hope to recover fully by regionals next weekend.

You can't make up for missed training with killing yourself (not literally). Don't listen to your Mum.

That week off was detrimental. Forget the rest of the season and start running 100mpw.

Hopefully this is a joke. If so, 8/10 because I believe you. If not, for god's sake don't run two weeks worth of workouts this week. Do one workout and make sure to do strides after your easy runs. You'll be fine.

A good night slumber wrote:

OP, how did your race go?

2:14 in a headwind, and 34 degrees, so not bad.

I feel confident for regionals