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10-24-2011, 12:51 PM
#181
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Turlock, Ca
Posts: 301
Urbanmule, sample week:
Mon-tempo (warm up /cooldown) 1 mile 15-25 minutes at tempo pace
Tues-4-6 miles or cross train for same amount of time
Wed-OFF
Thurs-tempo (warm up /cooldown 1 mile) 15-25 minutes at tempo pace
Fri-4-6 miles or cross train for same amount of time
Sat-Long run
Sun-OFF
You don't need heavy mileage during the week, the long run will take care of that.
Yes, the body needs time to adjust to the increased demands of training. The bones, ligaments and tendons take much longer to build up than the muscles.
Mon-tempo (warm up /cooldown) 1 mile 15-25 minutes at tempo pace
Tues-4-6 miles or cross train for same amount of time
Wed-OFF
Thurs-tempo (warm up /cooldown 1 mile) 15-25 minutes at tempo pace
Fri-4-6 miles or cross train for same amount of time
Sat-Long run
Sun-OFF
You don't need heavy mileage during the week, the long run will take care of that.
Yes, the body needs time to adjust to the increased demands of training. The bones, ligaments and tendons take much longer to build up than the muscles.
10-31-2011, 09:06 AM
#182
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Location: Riverside, CA
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11-02-2011, 07:52 AM
#183
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OK I'm ready to race
Hi All,
My goal is to run the 10K on Nov 13th at 9 min/mile or less. Not exactly an elite runner, here, but that's way faster than I have done before. So the training has gone well -no injuries, stresses or stains.
Given the training runs the last 3 weeks I pretty sure I'll achieve my goal.
The CrossFit has definitely help with chasing the hills and the general cardiovascular strength, but the only way to get the endurance and speed is to do the miles.
I have a fun, but challenging, trail run on Sunday and some "easier" gym WOs, runs, and yoga workouts planned for next week - nothing too hard, but I don't want to be a slug either.
HC, thanks for the warmup tips, I'll be thinking of you (and everyone else on this thread) as I toe up to the line.
My goal is to run the 10K on Nov 13th at 9 min/mile or less. Not exactly an elite runner, here, but that's way faster than I have done before. So the training has gone well -no injuries, stresses or stains.
Given the training runs the last 3 weeks I pretty sure I'll achieve my goal.
The CrossFit has definitely help with chasing the hills and the general cardiovascular strength, but the only way to get the endurance and speed is to do the miles.
I have a fun, but challenging, trail run on Sunday and some "easier" gym WOs, runs, and yoga workouts planned for next week - nothing too hard, but I don't want to be a slug either.
HC, thanks for the warmup tips, I'll be thinking of you (and everyone else on this thread) as I toe up to the line.
11-02-2011, 11:16 AM
#184
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: NorCal
Posts: 566
Hi All,
My goal is to run the 10K on Nov 13th at 9 min/mile or less. Not exactly an elite runner, here, but that's way faster than I have done before. So the training has gone well -no injuries, stresses or stains.
Given the training runs the last 3 weeks I pretty sure I'll achieve my goal.
The CrossFit has definitely help with chasing the hills and the general cardiovascular strength, but the only way to get the endurance and speed is to do the miles.
I have a fun, but challenging, trail run on Sunday and some "easier" gym WOs, runs, and yoga workouts planned for next week - nothing too hard, but I don't want to be a slug either.
HC, thanks for the warmup tips, I'll be thinking of you (and everyone else on this thread) as I toe up to the line.
My goal is to run the 10K on Nov 13th at 9 min/mile or less. Not exactly an elite runner, here, but that's way faster than I have done before. So the training has gone well -no injuries, stresses or stains.
Given the training runs the last 3 weeks I pretty sure I'll achieve my goal.
The CrossFit has definitely help with chasing the hills and the general cardiovascular strength, but the only way to get the endurance and speed is to do the miles.
I have a fun, but challenging, trail run on Sunday and some "easier" gym WOs, runs, and yoga workouts planned for next week - nothing too hard, but I don't want to be a slug either.
HC, thanks for the warmup tips, I'll be thinking of you (and everyone else on this thread) as I toe up to the line.
11-07-2011, 11:05 AM
#186
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: 86
Posts: 1,875
Just checking in.
Finally running without any achilles pain. Running longer times and feeling decent after. The road to recovery continues, still not in the condition I'd like to be. Actually enjoying running more than biking right now.
Finally running without any achilles pain. Running longer times and feeling decent after. The road to recovery continues, still not in the condition I'd like to be. Actually enjoying running more than biking right now.
11-07-2011, 02:20 PM
#187
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Ohio
Posts: 138
I'm in the fourth week of my half marathon training and things are going very good.
I'm looking to run my upcoming 5k in under 30. I can run 3 miles easily, however it's at a 11 minute/mile pace... will interval training help get me under 10 (closer to 9) in less then a month? or should i settle for 11 for my first 5k?
11-08-2011, 02:56 AM
#188
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Turlock, Ca
Posts: 301
Congrats!
I'm in the fourth week of my half marathon training and things are going very good.
I'm looking to run my upcoming 5k in under 30. I can run 3 miles easily, however it's at a 11 minute/mile pace... will interval training help get me under 10 (closer to 9) in less then a month? or should i settle for 11 for my first 5k?
I'm in the fourth week of my half marathon training and things are going very good.
I'm looking to run my upcoming 5k in under 30. I can run 3 miles easily, however it's at a 11 minute/mile pace... will interval training help get me under 10 (closer to 9) in less then a month? or should i settle for 11 for my first 5k?
This is not a state the body can maintain long term.
You will gain fitness and speed by just continuing to train and build miles.
11-08-2011, 09:48 AM
#189
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Ohio
Posts: 138
With only three weeks, there will be some improvement but not much. Intervals only increase speed temporarily, you do not improve fitness. Rather, you improve efficiency and resistance to fatigue poisons.
This is not a state the body can maintain long term.
You will gain fitness and speed by just continuing to train and build miles.
This is not a state the body can maintain long term.
You will gain fitness and speed by just continuing to train and build miles.
11-13-2011, 07:00 AM
#190
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Ohio
Posts: 138
