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How much rest is needed in training?

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Hi! I'm training for my first tri (May 22, 2011), and I've just added swim training to the rest. I'm swimming every other day, as well as biking. On the other days I bike or run with the OCCASIONAL day off (one day a week or every two weeks). My question after a very sluggish workout day is - how many rest days SHOULD I be giving myself? Do I need a definite one per week? Or more? Any advice or insight would be greatly appreciated!

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  Scott C.

  I have a lot of rest days myself, but I'm also a relatively slow triathlete. I guess it depends on your goals. It is easy to get burnt out, I think, especially if you are just starting out.

  For me, I mostly run, and find swimming very difficult and taxing, so sometimes if I want a rest day but really feel I need to get a workout in, I'll do an easy bike ride. I think that is a good compromise as well. Good luck!

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