recovery run
Post-workout light trot
A recovery run is a short, easy-paced run done the day after intense training or racing.
The purpose is active recovery—promoting blood flow to tired muscles without adding significant stress.
Runners deliberately keep the pace slow and comfortable: I did a light recovery run this morning after yesterday's tempo workout.
The run aids recovery rather than building fitness.
- easyRequiring minimal effort
- easy paceRelaxed speed of travel
- jogSlow, steady run
- cooldownGradual intensity reduction
- paceSpeed of movement
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recovery runinterval training
Alternating hard and easy periods
tempo run · speed work · fartlek · time trial · race
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