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How Often Do You Take A Break From Running

  • 26-09-2020 05:32PM
    #1
    brooksrunner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 ✭


    Be interested to hear how often and how long people take off running? Ive done a few marathons and find I go grand running 3-4 days a week and then bam every 3 months or so Ill have to take a week off cause Ill be drained and no energy


Comments

  • #2
    SeeMoreBut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 801 ✭✭✭SeeMoreBut


    Slow down on some sessions and you won't


  • #3
    djemba djemba
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,607 ✭✭✭djemba djemba


    Two weeks off completely post marathon. Easy weeks then for another two weeks at least.
    I don't take a break from running outside of that but my recovery days are slow and are based on keeping heart rate low.


  • #4
    Itziger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,054 ✭✭✭Itziger


    Depending on where I am for Summer holidays, I might take a couple of weeks off then. Otherwise, no. The slow down comment above is probably key.


  • #5
    BeepBeep67
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,107 ✭✭✭BeepBeep67


    Haven't missed a day since the middle of August 2017


  • #6
    Chivito550
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,697 ✭✭✭Chivito550


    I take a full 6 weeks off training at the end of a track season, allowing me to physically and mentally recover.


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  • #7
    ShadowSA
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 116 ✭✭ShadowSA


    Often need to slow down or take a couple days off. Have also been doing more trail running which definitely helps. Slower pace than road and I find I enjoy it far more.

    Have been having some ITB issues after 21+km trail runs that are hilly so I take a few days off post to recover. Trying to strengthen my core more now.


  • #8
    Fenster
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,763 ✭✭✭Fenster


    I don't understand the question.


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