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Old 10-25-2008, 17:47   #8
MVS2
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Join Date: Nov 2007
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Originally Posted by Scimitar View Post
Hello Rak,

I am far from being a QP (yet) but taking time out to recover is important. Often refered to as Active Recovery (ref doc.). Don't over train buddy. Personally I wouldn't recommend to much of busting your a** flat out running. I think this document explains it best. It's an Army ROTC program. Train smart.

http://www.armyrotc.vt.edu/PT/APFT_C...ng_Program.doc

Best of luck and let me know if it helps

S

Nor am I a QP - Being ABLE to speak and communicate after some vigorous running would probably be advantageous. Try training to do that, giving yourself a deserved positive reinforcement (whatever works for you) when you shave time off of your run.
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