s4/e12 When SHOULD You Skip A Run or Workout? with Coach Elisabeth

The Running Explained Podcast

Running Explained

Sports, Running

4.6 • 534 Ratings

🗓️ 4 April 2024

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Summary

Much is made of dedication and "no days off" in the running world... except, sometimes, you SHOULD skip a run or take the day off! Conversely, sometimes that little voice in your head can convince you that you shouldn't for your run today... when actually, it's in your best interest that you do! But how to figure out the difference? And why does it matter?

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Running Explained podcast. I'm your host, Coach Elizabeth. When I started running at the age of 29, I had so many questions and what felt like nowhere to turn to for answers. So now I'm here to answer all your questions about running and running adjacent topics to help you become a better, smarter, more knowledgeable runner. Whether you're brand new or you've been doing this for a while, there's always more we can
0:22.9	learn about running.
0:24.3	And now you can train with Running Explained wherever you go.
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0:30.4	The Run Club by Running Explained gives you the freedom to build your own training schedule
0:34.1	using Running Explained training plans, including training for races, building
0:38.0	your base, post-race recovery, running for fitness, and more, and you can swap between plans as
0:43.4	needed. Then layer on a running-specific strength training program that matches your goals and
0:47.4	includes plio, core, and mobility. Plus, you have instant access to a variety of resources at
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0:59.4	led by me, Coach Elizabeth, plus in-app chat support and other fun inclusions. Start your three-day
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1:14.8	Hey everyone, welcome to the running explained podcast. I am your host, Elizabeth. I thank you for joining me
1:20.5	today. This week, we're going to be talking all about when you should skip a run, when skipping a run is
1:26.7	actually in your best interest long term
1:29.0	versus situations where you don't want to go on your run, but you should anyways.
1:35.4	Now, as a coach, I spend a ton of my time educating my athletes and you, the running population,
1:42.9	about the importance of balancing, training stimulus, and recovery
1:47.4	and understanding that going for your run is not always the best option. I actually spend a lot of
1:56.2	my time, I feel like convincing people to take the day off and then also to consistently reassured them that
2:02.0	actually taking the day off is in their best interest because we as a regular people have a
2:09.2	ton going on in our lives and fitness culture tends to communicate to us that we should never,
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