johnnyk8
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Re:what are recovery runs???? - 2010/09/02 09:08
Not an expert here either -
I define a recovery run as not only a physical relaxation but mental too. Not only do I change my pace and intensity but I change the venue.
My recovery runs are on trails in the woods, on the beach or on a different path. Somewhere other than the same old same old.
Typically my average pace is about 6:55 - 6:35 in the 6.2 mi runs. I will run at a 7:30 pace or maybe 7:45 pace on a recovery day. This will reduce my HR from 155 to 125 or so. In other words a nice relaxing run, mentally and physically. Numbers will vary for different people at different training levels.
It's important to reduce your HR and your pace (they are directionally proportional) and shorten the distance too.
There are my lines of thinking. Mine does not come from any school. It's just what I do.
OR - just take a nice eay bike ride throught he countryside. That's my favorite recover as I have trouble controlling my pace. I always want to go fast.
Post edited by: johnnyk8, at: 2010/09/02 09:11
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