# Training for older athletes

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**Category:** Training Plans\
**Created:** [May 17, 2022, 8:38am UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/training-for-older-athletes/18488 "2022-05-17T08:38:04Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 17, 2022, 10:29am UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/training-for-older-athletes/18488/3 "2022-05-17T10:29:17Z")

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+1 for prioritizing recovery and you probably want to switch your plan to 2:1. Here is a link to a recent comment from the coaches in another thread on a similar topic.

> [@Mountain Fondo - skipped a day, now what?](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/mountain-fondo-skipped-a-day-now-what/18485/2):
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> Hey @Cheryl.Vasan , Your body is definitely telling you that you need the recovery. You don’t get stronger during the training session, but in the subsequent recovery. Make sure you’re getting plenty of hydration, fuel and sleep. Forget Team Scream and carry on. Cheers, Spencer

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