Time taken to recover

[nineofhearts]

Does anyone else experience this…

I complete a really good session, feeling really good, then the next speed workout I feel lethargic and tired, even after a recuperation tempo session. This can continue for a maybe a week and then I will have another great session!

Is this showing that maybe I take a long time to recover? Or is it more variable, i.e. maybe what I have done during the day or how much sleep I had the night before etc.?

[Nikoluski]

From the little information you’ve provided, I understand you are doing three high intensity days per week. This seems to be too much for you and perhaps reducing these sessions to two would allow you to have a more consistent schedule in the long run.

Hope it helps!

PS of course, all other factors, as you say, are important, too!

[cazzierat]

Ok, thanks for the help, will do as you suggested