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Rest Day Before the Race or Not?
Question:
Good evening.
I'm old but I continue to participate in races around the Golden Ring! I sometimes win these races but, however, want to ask you the following:
- Should I take a rest day or two before the race?
- Is it advisable to do a speed workout the day before the race?
Thank you in advance!
Answer:
Kulkov Oleg
Master of Sports of International class in track and field athletics, winner of the Zurich marathon, participant of the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics, multiple European Cup and Russian championships medalist, coach of the school “I Love Running”
Good day.
I'm glad that despite your "age" you stay active person.
Usually, it is recommended to reduce the load 7-10 days before the race starts. So, in my opinion, there is no need in a rest day before the race.
Whether or not to do a short speed workout the day before the race it's a rhetorical question. Methodologically, it doesn't really affect anything but I know from my experience that such workout may serve as a kind of psychological preparation before the race and I just needed it.
So, it's only your choice whether you need it or don't need it.
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