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Hi All,
My question is after doing my 8020 Half Marathon or Marathon plan what’s next after that big race?
What’s the recommended week or 5 training immediately after that big race the 8020 way?
Those 2 above plans just stop so not sure should i do recovery run next day or cross train? How much running the following week like reduction percentage or straight back on the horse?
I have reread 8020 Running but can’t say I’ve picked up on that aspect.
Thanks
AlanAlan, this is certainly a gap in our 80/20 literature, and as I think about it a common question. We’ll get something formal to address this.
In general, we recommend the following:
– After a half marathon, no running for a week. Maybe 2-4 hours of cross-training as you feel, but taking the week completely off would be just fine.
– After a marathon, no running for two weeks, again 2-4 hours a week of cross-training as you feel. Taking the first week completely off would be acceptable.
If you have another event taking place less than 8 weeks after the marathon, the two weeks recovery can be compressed down to one week, but use those exceptions wisely.
David
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