<human>: So I love running.  have ran (literally) 6 days a week for the past 4 years.  Before that I did not run for the sake of running, but competed in many sports growing up.

I recently ran my first marathon this past fall.  I am also planning to join a branch of the military, after I graduate this spring, in which physical fitness and aerobic capacity are going to be absolutely essential.

That said, I have recently been recovering from an injury (glute strain the doc thinks).  This is the first time I have taken an extended time off from running.  I ran this morning and felt fine.  Confidence isnt quite back, but there was no pain or discomfort.

Knowing what lies ahead of me (with military) and not having had any real "detraining" period, I kind of want to simply not run for the next few weeks.  Not because of injury but because I am overdue for a period of no running.

Has anyone done something similar?  Do you have advice or wisdom to share?  Thank you very much in advance!

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<bot>: After injury, deciding to purposefully take an extended rest period which is likely overdue.  have very intense physical year ahead of me.  Advice and/or experiences?