Running

How do you cope with the end of a training block after a key race? Do you take time to recover and gradually build back up, or do you lock in your next race and immediately start another build to compound your fitness gains toward a new PR?

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I’ve been pretty locked into these 50Ks lately and trying to gauge how my body recovers. I gave myself six weeks between a 42K and a 50K, and I think I’ll need take a longer break next time… easier said than done.

it depends on the distance. for short distance (till HM) you can lock in for another PR, for longer distance (marathon and ultra) I would suggest to recover properly.

Just enough for recovery. I typically run like junk for two weeks after a hard race

Do you find that allowing time between races helps you perform at your best?

I have four months between marathons this year. I’ll probably do a full recovery for a couple weeks and then get back at it

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I probably should do the same, I rolled into an ultra right after LAM this year.

Have done both.  My current preference is to recover and gradually build back up.  I’m doing this post LA 2025.