How much rest before a 5k?

FL_Nettie

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:

ratkaj

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

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!