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Rest:

Despite my listing it at the end, rest is an important component of this or any training

program. Scientists will tell you that it is during the rest period (the 24 to 72 hours between hard

bouts of exercise) that the muscles actually regenerate and get stronger. Coaches also will tell you

that you can't run hard unless you are well rested. And it's the hard running that allows you to

improve. If you're constantly fatigued, you will fail to reach your potential. This is why I designate

Friday as a day of rest even for Advanced 1 runners. It allows you to gather forces for hard running on

Saturdays and Sundays. If you need to take more rest days--because of a cold or a late night at the

office or a sick child--do so. And if you're tired from the weekend, take Monday off as well--or cut the

length of your Wednesday run. The secret to success in any training program is consistency, so as

long as you are consistent with your training during the full 18 weeks of the program, you can afford--

and may benefit from--extra rest.

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