So glad to read that the call to action brought in more subscribers. I know the newsletter space is a rapidly growing one, but this is the most authentic and helpful one of the several I have tried over the last couple of years. This is also the first comment section I have ever participated in to any extent and I think it is due to you, Paul, and the wider community, that so many of us feel the comfort required to share of ourselves. That is something for which I thank EVERYONE.
Just joined thanks to Twitter this week, already loving it! This post was much needed for me, I ran my first ever half marathon last week for my 25th birthday (clocked in just 20 seconds under 2 hours) and thought it would be smart to run again two days later. My Achilles did not enjoy that decision. But I find it hard to force myself to rest, especially since I can't replace a run with a trip to the gym right now. I just got fully into running last year when the pandemic hit (after a few years of focusing on weight lifting) and pumped out about 250 miles by the end of the year, but so far this year I've already passed 100 so I know I'm gonna have to manage my rest days better moving forward. Looking forward to continuing the journey alongside everyone else!
Hello, Ian! Thanks for joining us. My general rule of thumb is a minimum of 3 rest days after an event (more if longer distance.) Especially if you just cranked out a PR! Take it easy for a few days. Think about recovery days as active healing rather than passive rest.
Congrats on the PR! An old (he's literally old) 100mi veteran buddy of mine always said to take as many days off as miles in the race. That was always extreme to me, so I usually cut it in 1/4 or 1/2. I.e. for a PR half, take 3-4 days off. So what Paul said..
Looking back, I think he's saying don't go out hard for that many days after. So after a 50k, just ease back into it over the course of a month after the race. Keep those tempo runs to a minimum!
Any advice for a long time runner that, due to a knee issue, can’t run as often as they’d like anymore? Feels like part of my dna is missing without a daily run.
None that I feel totally comfortable giving without knowing your medical history, and even then I'd defer. I will say that I thoroughly enjoy getting out for strenuous hikes. I can push myself and get my HR up without damaging my legs. The other element is finding a way to refocus and reframe what you can do rather than what you can't. Good luck, mad monk.
I am glad you were able to get more subscribers. I have been sharing it with many runner friends, so hopefully they have signed up as well. Also, thanks for the Celtics thoughts. I have always liked your approach to basketball, but it was nice reading something that wasn't so much in the NBA reactive culture. Maybe teams just need to play together, learn together, and that is how they get better. Not everything is a quick fix. For the sake of Brown and Tatum, I hope the team (coaching, etc.) are ingraining that in their heads - they are better together.
Thanks Will. I think everything going forward needs to be focused around Brown and Tatum, and that should have carried more weight over the summer. From what I've seen from those guys, and from talking to Jaylen a bunch over the years, I think they understand that they need each other. Good signs the last week or so, but I'll believe in them when they play consistent defense.
OOF! In my marathon training during the 2015 winter, I relied on my snowshoes and it is fun. BUT YOU ARE CORRECT..murder on your hip flexors. Thankfully, it goes away and so does the need for snowshoes.
Think I'm going to give those a break next winter. If I could ramp up properly I think it would be great, but pulling them out here or there just leads to problems. I could always walk like normal people, but what fun is that?
So glad to read that the call to action brought in more subscribers. I know the newsletter space is a rapidly growing one, but this is the most authentic and helpful one of the several I have tried over the last couple of years. This is also the first comment section I have ever participated in to any extent and I think it is due to you, Paul, and the wider community, that so many of us feel the comfort required to share of ourselves. That is something for which I thank EVERYONE.
Have a great weekend, RPers!
Thanks Joe. Truly.
Just joined thanks to Twitter this week, already loving it! This post was much needed for me, I ran my first ever half marathon last week for my 25th birthday (clocked in just 20 seconds under 2 hours) and thought it would be smart to run again two days later. My Achilles did not enjoy that decision. But I find it hard to force myself to rest, especially since I can't replace a run with a trip to the gym right now. I just got fully into running last year when the pandemic hit (after a few years of focusing on weight lifting) and pumped out about 250 miles by the end of the year, but so far this year I've already passed 100 so I know I'm gonna have to manage my rest days better moving forward. Looking forward to continuing the journey alongside everyone else!
Hello, Ian! Thanks for joining us. My general rule of thumb is a minimum of 3 rest days after an event (more if longer distance.) Especially if you just cranked out a PR! Take it easy for a few days. Think about recovery days as active healing rather than passive rest.
Congrats on the PR! An old (he's literally old) 100mi veteran buddy of mine always said to take as many days off as miles in the race. That was always extreme to me, so I usually cut it in 1/4 or 1/2. I.e. for a PR half, take 3-4 days off. So what Paul said..
Wow, that is extreme. I usually go a minimum of 3 days depending on the effort, or one day for every 10 miles raced. It's an inexact science!
Looking back, I think he's saying don't go out hard for that many days after. So after a 50k, just ease back into it over the course of a month after the race. Keep those tempo runs to a minimum!
Anyone can be a trail runner, but with hair and a beard like that it must be part of your DNA! Badass picture
The secret to life is marrying a former art director.
You sound recharged! Take care, Paul.
Feeling good, Hoon. You, as well.
Any advice for a long time runner that, due to a knee issue, can’t run as often as they’d like anymore? Feels like part of my dna is missing without a daily run.
None that I feel totally comfortable giving without knowing your medical history, and even then I'd defer. I will say that I thoroughly enjoy getting out for strenuous hikes. I can push myself and get my HR up without damaging my legs. The other element is finding a way to refocus and reframe what you can do rather than what you can't. Good luck, mad monk.
I am glad you were able to get more subscribers. I have been sharing it with many runner friends, so hopefully they have signed up as well. Also, thanks for the Celtics thoughts. I have always liked your approach to basketball, but it was nice reading something that wasn't so much in the NBA reactive culture. Maybe teams just need to play together, learn together, and that is how they get better. Not everything is a quick fix. For the sake of Brown and Tatum, I hope the team (coaching, etc.) are ingraining that in their heads - they are better together.
Thanks Will. I think everything going forward needs to be focused around Brown and Tatum, and that should have carried more weight over the summer. From what I've seen from those guys, and from talking to Jaylen a bunch over the years, I think they understand that they need each other. Good signs the last week or so, but I'll believe in them when they play consistent defense.
OOF! In my marathon training during the 2015 winter, I relied on my snowshoes and it is fun. BUT YOU ARE CORRECT..murder on your hip flexors. Thankfully, it goes away and so does the need for snowshoes.
Think I'm going to give those a break next winter. If I could ramp up properly I think it would be great, but pulling them out here or there just leads to problems. I could always walk like normal people, but what fun is that?
HA! TRUE!