Quote Originally Posted by Pika View Post
oh don't get me wrong! It is definitely about the recovery- I just don't buy into the arbitrary 3 week period- definitely rest! but when you need it- you may need it in a week or maybe 5 weeks- my point is that if you had a way to measure your performance regularly like a simple step test you can see when you really need the rest and recovery and when you can continue to build.
OK! That makes sense. I was wondering how you trained for IMC without any recovery periods! I would not have made it

Also, those recovery periods are not always when you perfectly plan them! Sometimes your body decides when it is time to back off! It will tell you if you listen!