It has been mentioned that the gods of Aerobic Endurance do not play by NCAA rules ... they WILL extract big penalties for continued time off. And they will do this with the mighty mitochondria, better known as the powerhouses of the cell. Through aerobic training we increase both the number and the size of the mitochondria, and this development is extraordinarily important in your success as a runner. In a study by Dr Olbrecht, it was found that "half the increase in mitochondria from five weeks of training may be lost in one week of de-training (time off)". Keep this in mind as you maneuver days off. Ultimately, those days are yours to decide what to do or not to do. While rest and recovery are also very important, prolonged time off is the enemy of the endurance athlete!
TEAM > TEAMMATE > SELF
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(if OFF, cross-training is encouraged)
+ sprint work in spikes or hill sprints in flats
+ work on A march
