Elitetrack: Sport Training & Conditioning

In distance running, the deload is one of the most resisted concepts by coaches and athletes alike.  The argument often sounds something like this: “If I drop my mileage a bit this week, I won’t average 75 miles per week this month.”  My opinion is usually that “75” is just a number and an athlete can keep hammering away, but the accumulated fatigue will prevent optimal pe
 
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