Today's Plan: Rest Day
Don’t worry about losing your fitness on rest days. Rest builds strength, reduces fatigue, and prevents injuries. Since most running injuries come from overuse, a day off at least once a week can help prevent a three- or four-week forced layoff down the line due to a strain or a stress fracture.
Result: I was undecided about taking a rest day when I went to bed last night. I feel like I just took one! Plus our weather forecast was for cool temps today and wind tomorrow. I'd much rather run in the cold than the wind. But, I woke up with very sore muscles today, so a rest day it is!
My next three days look like this:
5 Miles Easy
5 Miles Easy
9 Miles LSD
I'm sure I'll benefit from today's rest.
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