Return from break (new cycle/mileage buildup)

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8 years ago 10/24/2015 3:36pm EDT

I struggled with injury this season, probably due to overtraining, but I want to take a break some time in the next few weeks. If I built up to around 70 and held that for a few weeks and then took my break (a week completely off) how should I build up after?

I want to be ready to go for indoor so I thought it would be a good idea for my mileage after break to look like this: 0(off week), 20, 50, 65, 60, 65, 70. Idk what the best way to go about this is, and my coach hasn't ever had someone run more than 50 mpw so building up volume hasn't been a huge problem before.

Just thought I'd ask and I'm open to any responses. Cheers!

8 years ago 10/24/2015 5:55pm EDT

re: Some Thug

How long have you been running that much mileage for? One season? Two? I think you're trying to build up pretty quick, but I also know that a lot of indoor meets are in the January-February months depending on your area in the country. Don't want to struggle with injuries again.

8 years ago 10/24/2015 10:15pm EDT

re: Beentheredonethat

This is my first year doing this much, but I've always done a little more than my teammates because I was "better" than them. My coach mostly guides my workouts and advises how much to run and our team kind of works from there. I'm a senior this year and want to finish strong during indoor/outdoor.

8 years ago 10/25/2015 9:57am EDT

re: Some Thug

8 years ago 10/26/2015 10:18am EDT

re: Some Thug

Also want to know when I should start doing workouts again in my new cycle

8 years ago 10/26/2015 12:27pm EDT

re: Some Thug

moderate mileage doesn't cause overtraining. running your interval workouts too hard does. you should run as far as is comfortable, whether that is 60 or 70 or 76 miles in a week. drop it down the next week if that feels like a bit too much, then bring it back up again the next week. start workouts next week or as soon as possible, just do them much easier and more relaxed than you think. Like 12x200 beginning at 5k pace and ending at 2mile pace for starters, with full jogging recovery, and build from there. or 8-12 by 30-60 seconds up a hill at a relaxed effort, jogging down for recovery. keep simple.

8 years ago 10/28/2015 10:17pm EDT

re: Some Thug

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