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How much rest before a 5k?

FL_Nettie
FL_Nettie Posts: 265 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
My son and I are running a 5k obstacle course on Sunday morning. I'm wondering if I should take 1 or 2 days off before the race. Normally on Friday I do cardio but I'm not sure if I should skip it this week and maybe just do some strength training? Or maybe some swimming so my legs aren't tired?

Any advice?????????????

Thanks :happy:

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  • ratkaj
    ratkaj Posts: 166 Member
    5K (3.1 miles) isn't far enough that you would need to take any extended time off. I would say about 24-48 hours.
  • arc918
    arc918 Posts: 2,037 Member
    my $02 - cardio on Friday is fine, I might hold off on cardio Saturday (but something like the elliptical probably wouldn't matter either way)

    good luck!
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