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 2005-11-05 11:24 PM |
Elite  2468    Racine, WI |  Subject: Extended training breaks...Does anyone regularly take long breaks in thier training, say more than a week of complete rest? I'm having a lot of nagging issues and I'm thinking that a week or two of either complete rest or just swimming is in order to give my legs, hips and back a break. But to be completely honest, I'm a little scared to just take all of that time off. I don't want to gain weight, altho I could probably manage to keep my diet ultra clean for a couple of weeks. Mostly what I'm afraid of are the mental results. I'm crabby and grouchy after 2 days off. Two weeks and I'm afraid somebody's gonna get hurt. For those who do this, how do you handle it? Any strategies? |
| 2005-11-05 11:38 PM in reply to: #278974 |
Veteran 115 San Antonio, TX | Subject: RE: Extended training breaks... I don't necessarily take long breaks completely away from training, but I do pursue other interests during the off-season. I still train, but not with the same intensity or frequency, just enough to stay in my idea of reasonable shape. The rest of the time I use to get out to the woods and go hunting with my bow, hiking with the family, and just enjoying nature. |
| 2005-11-06 6:51 AM in reply to: #278974 |
Expert 1836  Lafayette, CO | Subject: RE: Extended training breaks... If you're really concerned for the safety of others, don't take a full break. Instead, redirect your energies. Use the elliptical instead of running, take spin classes instead of riding outside. Try raquetball or basketball for a little while. And as long as you keep the swimming going, you won't noticeably lose fitness. |
| 2005-11-06 8:21 AM in reply to: #278974 |
Pro 3883 Woodstock,GA | Subject: RE: Extended training breaks... I am in the midst of a month long break right now. I have those nagging injuries not to mention burnout from IM training. I usually take a month off between Thanksgiving and Christmas and get back to training after the start of the new year. A break though consists of some unstructured training (i.e. its a nice day lets go run/ride) with no specific training zones or mileage. Take some time off and recharge your batteries. |
| 2005-11-06 8:57 AM in reply to: #279018 |
| Expert 671 Atlanta, GA | Subject: RE: Extended training breaks... I am taking about 3 weeks off and more for swimming. As Brett said, light unstructured training would be OK but with my nagging injuries, I am done for a while. Thanks, Tony |
| 2005-11-06 3:23 PM in reply to: #278974 |
Pro 3906 St Charles, IL | Subject: RE: Extended training breaks... I'm just finishing up 4 weeks of mostly rest. I ran a 5k in there, went mountain biking once or twice, and swam once. But other than that, it was nearly complete rest. I feel very refreshed, as I had a couple nagging things after my last season too. They are cleared up now, and I'm mentally ready to get back into a training regimine. -C |
| 2005-11-06 10:55 PM in reply to: #278974 |
Pro 4189 Pittsburgh, my heart is in Glasgow | Subject: RE: Extended training breaks... I may have to for my trip to ireland...I dont know if I can afford to ship my bike or if I'll have a place to swim  . I don't want to come back and be completely undertrained, but it might have to be so. |
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