Cross Training Questions
Hard speed workout on the track yesterday, but no time to run today. Consequences?
i did a hard speed workout on the track yesterday (8 x 1k at 10k pace, plus warm up and cool down), but today i didn't have time to do my workout at all (either an easy run or cross training was today's workout ... i'm following a plan for a 1/2 marathon). What does this mean for my legs and overall fitness? Does it matter? I don't think it's a big deal, I'm just curious. I know a lot about running, just not the physiological specifics :) thanks!
Public Comments
- Today's workout appears to be what is called "active rest." A light exercise session generally follows an intense one. The reason for this is that the Trackologists have studied the human body enough to know that your body recovers from intense training more quickly if more oxygen is fed into the stressed muscles. This is why "active rest" workouts are always aerobic in nature and you're looking for a target heart rate around 60-70% of your max (220-your age is your max). As far as the consequences go, you will experience a slightly worse DSM (Delayed Muscle Soreness) by not doing anything today. One time is really nothing to worry about though.
- its good to rest after a hardout work out like that.
