The context of the following conversation is Taylor took it easy even though he had a big track meet coming up next week.:
Taylor says I have a big track meet next week..
The friend responds Did you train well?.
Taylor responds I trained well. But, I've been taking it easy over the past week..
The friend responds Why didn't you train hard over the past week?.
Taylor responds I want my muscles to relax. I don't want a muscle strain to occur right before the track meet..
The friend responds I understand. Take it easy..