CR 15

[pr0fess0r]

I had taken a couple of days off because I had a little twinge on the inside of one knee and didn’t want to aggravate it and risk having to take more time off running. So I was apprehensive about the run, wondering if I’d lost pace or fitness. Maybe it was the break, or the aggravation of the constant notifications on my phone from a work colleague who doesn’t quit working (@dodgylungs we both know who this is 😂) I managed to knock 30s per km off my pace so I’m thrilled about that

Otherwise, I ran the same route, listened to the latest Scriptnotes podcast and now I’m feeling good 👍

[limu_mu Graduate]

Oh that should lovely, amazing what rest days can do. Am snowed in so your post as been inspiring. 🏃

[Dodgylungs Graduate]

Switch your phone off! Well done! Do you use Strava or Map My Run? Why don’t you post your times and split times on here.

[pr0fess0r Graduate in reply to Dodgylungs]

Strava 5.3km 9:50/km total 52m I got a lot of work to do to catch up to you! 😂

[Dodgylungs Graduate in reply to pr0fess0r]

It’s all relative. The fact is you’re out there running and reaping the benefits. That’s all that matters in the end. We are improving the quality of our lives and maybe even extending them by getting fit. That’s what keeps me going.

[sTrongFuse Graduate]

Well done on that. Sometimes a few extra rest days can work wonders in terms of improving performance. The extra down time gives the muscles a chance to do some "deep restoration" which is all to the good. I recommend taking about a 5-7 day break from running (it's hard and I actually have to stop myself) every couple of months just to give my legs a chance for some prolonged recovery from the cumulative stresses of my running habit.

As I often used to tell people on here, taking an extra rest day never hurt any one, not taking one, however, might.

[nowster Graduate]

I'm getting over a similar problem. My most recent run was Monday 4 January. I did a little bit of jogging within today's walk when I realised I wouldn't get back in time for a meeting otherwise.