Recovery Runs for Endurance Runners

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In this episode, Matthew Boyd discusses the concept of recovery runs for endurance runners, clarifying their purpose, benefits, and implementation strategies. He explains that recovery runs are not meant to aid recovery but serve as low-intensity training sessions that help increase weekly mileage with minimal injury risk. The discussion also covers when to incorporate recovery runs into training, particularly after harder sessions or during rehabilitation phases, emphasizing their role in building resilience and improving overall running fitness.

Takeaways

• Recovery runs do not aid in recovery; they are easy training sessions.
• They allow for increased running volume at low intensity.
• Recovery runs should be done in zone one or two.
• They are beneficial for athletes training more than three hours a week.
• Recovery runs help manage training intensity after hard sessions.
• They can be used in rehabilitation to transition from injury.
• Recovery runs are important for building resilience in the body.
• They help maintain weekly running volume without added stress.
• Recovery runs can be done based on feel or heart rate.
• They are a straightforward tool for endurance training.