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I've started doing recovery runs again. Basically I do my longish run on Sunday and get back on the road again on Monday for some slow recovery miles. I've basically decided to do a combined 20 miles btwn the two days. (I am currently training for halfs and starting marathon training from my half base at the end of October) I will probably bump the combined mileage up to 26 as my long runs get longer.<br><br>
Hal higdon in his book suggests that rest is good after the long run and a recovery run is ok if you just have to run.<br><br>
Pfitzinger /Douglas in their book incorporate Recovery runs as part of the routine.<br><br>
They say that "recovery runs are short runs done at a relaxed pace to enhance recovery for your next hard work out".<br><br>
In the past I've used both programs. My experience says that these recovery runs are a good idea.<br><br>
What does your experience say.
Hal higdon in his book suggests that rest is good after the long run and a recovery run is ok if you just have to run.<br><br>
Pfitzinger /Douglas in their book incorporate Recovery runs as part of the routine.<br><br>
They say that "recovery runs are short runs done at a relaxed pace to enhance recovery for your next hard work out".<br><br>
In the past I've used both programs. My experience says that these recovery runs are a good idea.<br><br>
What does your experience say.