Rest Days & Rest Weeks - Why, What, How?

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on:

• What are different names for rest weeks? (deload, Down etc)
• Why take rest weeks and days
• What to do for tests and rides in a rest week
• rest weeks vs. post-race week recovery vs. off-season

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