Recovery Runs

While out on a recovery run this morning I found myself wondering just how long should i run? So, I did a little research...here are some interesting tidbits about RR's.

 

• RR's increase your fitness--perhaps almost as much as longer, faster runs do--by challenging you to run in a pre-fatigued state.
• No clear evidence that RR's promote muscle tissue repair, glycogen replenishment or any other physiological response relevant to muscle recovery, but studies show they do force your brain to find neuromuscular shortcuts enabling you to run more efficiently. 
• RR's are almost universally practiced by top runners.
• RR's are only necessary if you run four times a week or more.
• Some recommend RR's to be between 15-45 minutes and 60-90 seconds slower than race pace. The key is that it shoul NOT affect your performance in your next scheduled challenging workout.

For the full articles go to: http://www.active.com/running/Articles/A_fresh_perspectiveforce_on_recovery_runs


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