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Dan Stumpus
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"Bear G" <[email protected]> wrote
> I know I need to go into a rest cycle, but what is rest? One of
> our coaches suggested skipping running entirely for about a month,
> but I knew that if I did that I wouldn't resume running until next
> spring.
After a race, I'll take it easy (60-70% of normal mileage) at an easy pace
for 10-12 days or so. I'll even walk some sections. Then I'm rested and
motivated to resume my normal mix of training. Very little fitness is lost
in the interlude.
> Or is this a moot point as winter approaches? I know you guys run
> through 4' snow drifts wearing nothing but shorts, sports bras
> (Dot) and smiles, but I'm a wimp and expect storms to play havoc
> on my schedule.
Here in LA, there are no excuses...it's usually fair.
> The alternative is to plan to do all of my runs on the street with
> trail runs as a pleasant surprise.
Get with Dot re snowshoes...I run on snow in the Mtns above LA when I can.
Waffle soles seem to work fine most of the time.
> I was planning to shift to
> street running anyway (in preparation for a street marathon) but
I ran my best (street) races when I was 80% trail / 20% street. You just
need a little bit of street to keep your foot in it.
-- Dan
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Questioner: What should we do with Baldwin's body?
Churchill: Embalm, cremate, and bury. Take no chances.
> I know I need to go into a rest cycle, but what is rest? One of
> our coaches suggested skipping running entirely for about a month,
> but I knew that if I did that I wouldn't resume running until next
> spring.
After a race, I'll take it easy (60-70% of normal mileage) at an easy pace
for 10-12 days or so. I'll even walk some sections. Then I'm rested and
motivated to resume my normal mix of training. Very little fitness is lost
in the interlude.
> Or is this a moot point as winter approaches? I know you guys run
> through 4' snow drifts wearing nothing but shorts, sports bras
> (Dot) and smiles, but I'm a wimp and expect storms to play havoc
> on my schedule.
Here in LA, there are no excuses...it's usually fair.
> The alternative is to plan to do all of my runs on the street with
> trail runs as a pleasant surprise.
Get with Dot re snowshoes...I run on snow in the Mtns above LA when I can.
Waffle soles seem to work fine most of the time.
> I was planning to shift to
> street running anyway (in preparation for a street marathon) but
I ran my best (street) races when I was 80% trail / 20% street. You just
need a little bit of street to keep your foot in it.
-- Dan
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Questioner: What should we do with Baldwin's body?
Churchill: Embalm, cremate, and bury. Take no chances.