Do you slack a day of running per week?

Question

Do you slack a day of running per week?

i wonder if it only me who thinks its ok to skip a day of running on the weekends.

what do you do????

Answer 1

If you're running short distance and are not pushing yourself, that's fine. I could never do that, though. I couldn't afford a race car, so I pushed.

If you push yourself to increase your range or speed, then you need even more rest than once per week. I used to push hard 3 or 4 times a week and get good results; the rest was a key ingredient.

If you don't feel tired before your runs, you're fine running every day. Taking one day off will not reduce your fitness level, I guarantee it.

Answer 2

I would never cheat on myself, running is a gift and you shouldnt give up or "slack" a day, for anything. You need to take advantage of what is thier and not go easy on yourself. I think slacking is a showing of being lazy. i dont care if you ran 30 miles the day before, slacking is giving up on yoursleft, because your a little bit tired. Just some advice. Never i mean never give up.

Answer 3

It's good to take at least one day off each week. I try to run every day, usually with a recovery day in between days that I run 6-8 miles. Everyone's different though, so do what feels right for you!!

Answer 4

It's totally okay. Your body needs at least one day of rest to prevent injuries.

However, if you don't run either bike or swim. It's not the same as running but it's great exercise that works muscles you can't work when running.

Answer 5

Stress and rest.

You need a day off to allow muscles to repair themselves. It depends on your goals as to how often you rest. Those striving for high performance push themselves harder and to run more, but they still need days off to allow the body to recoup. As a casual distance runner, I only run about 3 days a week. Perhaps I'm not acheiving my potential, but I don't get overuse injuries.

Answer 6

I guess you can do that however each day you train is preparing you for the hard run day of your training. Each day you skip will make you run slower and slower and slower. Sorry but that is the truth.

Answer 7

I agree with you. A day of rest is as good as a day of training. All my major injuries I can trace back to a month or more without a day off.

Good Luck

Answer 8

this is a great idea, both physically and mentally. if you feel bad about it, try swimming, roller blading, or just strolling in the woods or disc golf course on your day off to keep your blood moving!