How Fast Do You REALLY Lose Running Fitness? (New Science)

Losing fitness in the off-season isn’t the setback you think it is—it’s actually where your next breakthrough begins.

What if the fear of losing your running fitness is actually the very thing holding you back? This episode breaks down the surprising science that reveals how resilient your body really is and why those planned or unplanned breaks from training aren't your enemy. I'll share the simple, minimal-effort formula to maintain over 90% of your fitness and show you how to flip your mindset, turning panic into power. You'll learn how to strategically use this time to not just protect your progress, but to set the stage for your biggest running wins yet.

Key Takeaways

1. Fitness fades much slower than you think. Your core endurance stays with you for a long time, even when you take a break.
2. You can keep most of your fitness with very little work. Just a couple of easy runs a week is enough to maintain your hard-earned base.
3. A break is not a setback, it's a strategic reload. Shifting your mindset to see time off as "loading the slingshot" helps you come back stronger and avoids injury.

Timestamps

• [00:01] What's Really Happening With Runners Mindsets
• [00:11] What You’ll Learn
• [02:52] How To Do The Slingshot Season In Your Training
• [05:12] Use This To Run Faster, Farther and Longer with Less Effort
• [05:50] Why This Is Important For Runners
• [08:22] Do This To Stop Running Perfect

Links & Learnings

• 📈 Get your free run faster and longer base training plan https://dlakecreates.com/basefree
• 🎧 Listen, read and learn more here https://dlakecreates.com/slingshot
• How to not let perfection rule your running - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxCjqqnPokg
• Instagram – https://instagram.com/dlakecreates
• Strava – https://www.strava.com/athletes/120507

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