how long should i rest between long runs
Also, the longer your peak race is, the longer you should rest. A runner who peaks at 45 miles per week for a 10K might need only 10 days of rest to âresetâ his body and be ready for the next ramp-up. A runner who peaks at 120 miles per week for a marathon is more likely to need at least three weeks of rest. Rest is relative, and does not refer strictly to complete cessation of running. A transition period between training cycles should begin with at least a day or two of running avoidance.