The Rest Day Myth That's Slowing You Down! - Running Experts Explain

Are rest days lazy?

This week on The Runna Podcast, Coach Anya sits down with Runna athlete and Olympian Colleen Quigley to bust this common running myth once and for all - drawing on science, experience and a lot of honest reflection.

"It's not slacking. The rest of the day is part of the training."

Listen to the full episode for more on:
🛌 When to take a rest day: How to read your body - not just go on feel
💪 The science: Why rest days make you fitter, not slower
📊 Active recovery vs complete rest: The difference and when to use each
🏊 What an Olympian does: Colleen's go-to recovery options
🧠 The mental side: "You are more than just a runner!"

🎧 Listen now → youtu.be/akSWXF_Y7Ec
📺 Watch → youtube.com/@therunnapodcast

Remember: the ONLY training that counts is the training you recover from!