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I'm just wondering, if you have a foot injury and can't run for about two weeks do you get slower?
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Perhaps initially,: But you will recover. Muscle atrophies at a rate of 3% per day with disuse. I wouldn't worry too much about bouncing back after two weeks of not running.
Answered 4/6/2014
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Not necessarily: A 2 week hiatus from running will not result in a significant dropoff in speed or function unless the injury itself is has not completely resolved.
Answered 8/31/2013
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