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We’ve all been there. You’re in the middle of a training cycle and suddenly you have a hiccup in your plans when a minor injury takes you out of the running game for a few weeks. Although running might be on hold for a week or two, you can still maintain your fitness level so that you are able to start back training without missing out on much.
If you have to miss more than a week or two of training mid-training cycle, you may still need to alter your goal or choose a different race. However, if you are sidelined for a week or two you can still maintain your cardiovascular fitness.
Here are five ways to effectively maintain running fitness when you are not able to run.
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