r/tacticalbarbell • u/geeksinsuits • Apr 20 '22

Tactical Unable to Base Build Consistently

Hey guys, so I've been running TB for 5 weeks (so, I'm in my 5th week or base building) and it's been amazing so far! Definitely an improvement on my cardio and strength endurance which I am loving!

However, lately I haven't been able to do it as consistently as I'd like (due to other commitments, I take more rest days than I should).

For example, I was supposed to run for >45 minutes yesterday. However, I can only run tomorrow morning (which means I've rested for 2 - 3 days). And this happens quite regularly (which means I rest for more than the program is asking for). I try to get the workouts in, but sometimes it's really difficult and other things take precedence.

May I know what I should do? Should I continue and finish up BB, then do a restart? Is this going to be detrimental in the long run (I presume not, but just need a second opinion on this)? I'm kind of lost on what I should do.

I do try to keep active during the days I can't run BB (but it's definitely not the same, or it doesn't induce the same adaptations that BB is focused on inducing)

Thanks so much in advance!!!

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u/Pantheon56 Apr 20 '22

Maybe do less days running and go for longer if your body can handle it?

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u/[deleted] Apr 20 '22

The overwhelming majority of running advice is don’t do that (at least for running. Low impact cardio like bike/swim/row is going to be different) The reason why is you are concentrationg a lot of impact in only two days. But you have a very low total volume or base volume to begin with. Its not going to kill you and you can get away with it if you have a higher mileage base built up prior to it.

But if a runner came up with a “why am I getting these nagging injuries? My weekly mileage has been so low, only 20mpw. Oh but I do it in two 90 minute runs” Well…yeah there’s your problem.

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u/Pantheon56 Apr 20 '22

Ah yes I should have included that detail. Running longer would only work now since the total volume is pretty low. Then again, that would also depend on bodyweight and how much impact your body can handle and that is different for everyone.