In this short and sweet episode, I start with discussion on the new date for the Boston Marathon and give my predictions on whether or not the fall major marathons will happen. Then, I talk about how to incorporate down weeks into your training. What are they? Why should you be taking them? What do they look like when you do take them? To answer that last question, I give you 6 tips on how to take a down week in order to get the most from it.

Ultimately, down weeks are designed to help you stay injury free while also building to optimal fitness. If you aren't taking down weeks now, it's time to start!