Berts,
I’m thinking Nay, but I’m not sure I’m being objective. The new run plans were crafted pretty carefully, and on the one hand I think they are really good as-is and hate to see them modified. On the other hand… one mile on the rest day? That’s not a big deal.
As a coach, I’ve found that most of the time athletes have the right internal barometer on volume*. If this feels like a good idea, I don’t hate it. Sort of like when my in-laws first met me. They didn’t hate me, but weren’t crazy about me either. My wife went with her gut, had a good feeling about it, and now I’m their favorite. So, you may be on to something.
David
*Athletes may have a good barometer in volume, but not on intensity. That’s why the 80/20 system is needed.
David