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Originally Posted by Wormius
The article seems to imply starting from scratch. Not sure how much time off from running is factored in vs the former. 6 months off shouldn’t require that much time to get back into a groove.
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6 months is a long time!
Obviously if you've been active in other ways then it'll speed the whole process up, but there's a specificity component. Running is a tough thing to adapt to, and to jump in to 40+ minutes of it (or more) increases your risk of injury substantially.
The best runners aren't the ones that go the hardest, they're the ones that can run for a long period of time without getting injured. That's why there's such an emphasis on long, slow miles. They are the least hard on the body but keep you running. Of course HIIT gives you better gains, but more than 1-2 speed workouts a week will get you injured in a hurry.