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Do Runners Really Need Down Weeks?

Do Runners Really Need Down Weeks?

Update: 2025-10-27
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In today's episode, I will walk through the idea of taking structured down weeks in training. We will explore:

  • What exactly is a down week
  • Why would you take a down week
  • Why wouldn’t you take a down week
  • How often would you take a down week
  • How to not get worried about losing fitness when taking a down week
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Do Runners Really Need Down Weeks?

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