31-08-2010, 12:47 PM
you don't take time off as such, you have a few days off which would be identical to the 3 easy days after a race - see off training
http://www.time-to-run.com/training/10k/offtime.htm
and then you switch to the Build Up program
http://www.time-to-run.com/training/10k/buildup.htm
the change in the training format allows you to have a mental break as well as recharging the battery allowing you to return to the 10km program with more strength and vigour
there is a lot more to the programs than what the runner first sees when he looks at the schedules
this change in fact takes you to a new level without it the athlete goes stale or gets sick or injured
Hope this is exciting to try
TheEd
http://www.time-to-run.com/training/10k/offtime.htm
and then you switch to the Build Up program
http://www.time-to-run.com/training/10k/buildup.htm
the change in the training format allows you to have a mental break as well as recharging the battery allowing you to return to the 10km program with more strength and vigour
there is a lot more to the programs than what the runner first sees when he looks at the schedules
this change in fact takes you to a new level without it the athlete goes stale or gets sick or injured
Hope this is exciting to try
TheEd