What? A very easy run typically of around 45 minutes. Your body needs to thank you for doing this one, not wish you had rested instead so kudos for super easy.
Why? We want to add to the weekly volume of running so that we get all the benefits of running more. Often between harder sessions a recovery run is also used to help the leg muscles recover by flushing out byproducts from the previous session. You’ll feel fresher the next day for another harder or longer session as a result.
How? Start slowly. Ease into it and make sure you’re never pushing the pace or making yourself run…. It should feel like you’re just pootling along enjoying the view and fresh air. It can often feel sluggish at first and the. After a mile or two you’ll loosen up and it’ll feel more fluid. If you want to stop and stretch at halfway we encourage that! Recovery runs are a great chance for some self care, to reshuffle whatever’s in the back of your head and run with no pressure to achieve any times, paces or hard things. Run for the joy of it!
Where? Try to do these on the flat or flattish. It’s not a run for hills though if they can’t be avoided that’s ok. Just walk the uphill!
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