Skipping/shortening recovery week

[libra01971]

I started STS one week later than Cathe so I'm planning to skip the rest week. However, my rest will be 5 days. I want to be able to check in with Cathe and the STS check in. Anyone skip a rest week? I figured it wouldn't be much harm since I've never really took a rest week before. I promise to rest in between meso 2 and 3.

 

[shanihib]

I am confused. Are you taking a rest? Just shortening it by 2 days? Or no rest at all?

I'm just starting my rest week and I personally really needed it. I'm sure you could skip it but I'm guessing that the dangers is that you might hit a wall at some point. Or start breaking down your muscles too much and not allow them to regain strength.

If you are just skipping 2 days, I'd think you'll be fine. I am basically doing that too but only because I'll be travelling midweek of the first week of Meso 2. I'll be starting 13 on Saturday, doing 14 on Monday and then 15 on Friday. I think it should work.

 

[libra01971]

I originally planned to skip it completely but I think my schedule works out so I get 5 days off. Sounds like you plan is pretty similar to mine. I hope it works out perfectly.

 

[NY25]

I shortened it - I took 4 days and did nothing during those 4 days other than walking, subway stair climbing and some gentle stretching. I'm in Meso 2 now.