What sometimes gets lost in training is the rest day. A rest day is just that, rest. Our bodies need rest. I know mine does. Yet so many runners will train every day. If it works - great; however, during the stress an strain of training, the body needs some time to repair. It can't do that if there is constant traning going on.
One key reason for training is to reduce injuries. Overtraining is the biggest reason for running injuries. As marathon training goes on two things - ramp up the miles 10% each week, and remember to rest. The muscles need time to take in what they have been doing. Also if there are little tears or stresses, they need time to repair as well.
Last year during training for Chicago, I noticed I needed two days of rest. I still felt I was running well and strong. Tomorrow is my long run. The goal is 6 miles. I may stretch it to 6.5 if I am feeling good.
Charlie
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