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A marathon on every continent (3/7). Pittsburgh, PA (North America), Sydney (Oceania), Dublin (Europe)

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  • 4 miles
  • 00:37 time
  • 09:11 pace
  • 567 calories
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  • 0 ft climb
  • 0 max hr
  • 0 avg hr
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good Recovery 4 mi 00:37 09:11 pace

Good recovery run on the t-mill. A little tight after my 16er yesterday but feeling good.

almost 2 years ago

Calories
567
  • Marty
    Marty
    Marty

    Nice job. I really need to start doing recovery runs or some other sort of cross training on Sundays. I run my long run and then do nothing for a few days.

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Jacky C.
    Jacky C.
    Jacky C.

    That's a long distance for a recovery run! WTG!

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Mike C.
    Mike C.
    Mike C.

    I'm gonna have to read up on these "recovery" runs. Isn't the day after a long run supposed to be a rest day? But well done nonetheless!

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Gavin
    Gavin
    Gavin

    Michael - not sure - I will have to read up myself!

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Marty
    Marty
    Marty

    I'm new to endurance running, but was told that a nice, easy run the day after your long run can loosen up your legs a bit and cut down on residual soreness. I haven't done one yet, though (always run my long runs on Saturday and take Sunday and Monday off).

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Gavin
    Gavin
    Gavin

    Below was a forum in DM a year back. No clear winner.
    http://www.dailymile.com/forums/beginner-running/questions/653-do-you-need-to-have-a-rest-day-after-your-long-run

    I looked a few different schedules and some have a rest day, others a x-train day, and others a 3-4 mile recovery run.

    almost 2 years ago • Like