At the very end of a build-up for a big 2k race you back-off on volume, do short, fast, controlled pace/rate work and REST.
Rest day - do you really rest?
.. and erg athletes who have been at it a while would do well if they remember to get their rest while they are peaking... It's one of the main elements of 'peaking'
At the very end of a build-up for a big 2k race you back-off on volume, do short, fast, controlled pace/rate work and REST.
At the very end of a build-up for a big 2k race you back-off on volume, do short, fast, controlled pace/rate work and REST.
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American 60's Lwt. 2k record (6:49) •• set WRs for 60' & FM •• ~ now surpassed
repeat combined Masters Lwt & Hwt 1x National Champion E & F class
62 yrs, 160 lbs, 6' ...
American 60's Lwt. 2k record (6:49) •• set WRs for 60' & FM •• ~ now surpassed
repeat combined Masters Lwt & Hwt 1x National Champion E & F class
62 yrs, 160 lbs, 6' ...
That seems to be working for me. A very easy 5k before dinner to work on technique and relieve workday stress. I've erged PBs for speed and endurance intervals during my current Pete Plan cycle, so it doesn't seem to be hurting anything at the moment. As long as I keep improving...Byron Drachman wrote:If I feel tired I do a light workout, what some people might call junk meters, and have found that I feel better after the light workout, and also I will feel better the next day. In other words, at least for me, a light workout is more restful than complete rest.
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