I posted this recently in the “what does your recovery week look like” thread. Personally I like to reduce volume and intensity but not to the extreme that TR does in their plans. Also of note I have no problem taking recovery when I need it. If I am not ready for the next workout I will push it back or skip it. The days of elite training and religiously sticking to the schedule are long behind me. One missed workout to make sure I recover at my age is probably the better choice.
As for other’s approach to recovery weeks… I asked a few running coaches if they take recovery weeks and if they do how they plan them in their training. It was interesting to see their similarities and differences. Ultimately I think it shows that recovery weeks are personal and different people use different things. I also think they aren’t used enough. (That goes for me especially).