From a performance point of view either argument could be convincing but only long runs get you out on the hill for long periods of time so I know which I prefer!
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From a performance point of view either argument could be convincing but only long runs get you out on the hill for long periods of time so I know which I prefer!
It's the same but recently I dropped some weight which has made me faster without making me fitter. I have in mind what sessions I need to do but I have ignored the time element in which to do them. I've done this so I take rest days when I need them and don't worry about meeting weekly quotas sessions etc.
There are 4 key sessions: steady runs 45-60minutes occasionally going to 90minutes; 20-30minute hard run or intervals; sprints; weight training. If I've raced and am racing the next weekend I often won't do any hard runs just a short weights session early on. If I'm jaded I take days off knowing I'll come back full of beans. Some of the above sessions I switch to the bike depending on what mood I'm in.
Oh I almost forgot the main ingredient, the one that makes the tough sessions effective........................guts! No amount of stollyisms ("I don't take this too seriously") will make a shred of difference if you aren't willing to push to the limit.
Last edited by CL; 04-01-2013 at 09:55 PM.
Very interesting thread! I don't know all that much about other folks training and whatnot, but I do know that when a friend of mine advised I mix in some interval training and cross fit my running and over all fitness has improved. Doing things like Kelly's and pyramid workouts has helped me a lot. Whatever works for the individual. I think there's an element of trying what feels right or of interest and finding what works well.As mentioned different training will benefit different folks. This aint a one size fits all game is it!
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Haha leave me out of it. I run for runnings sake rather than racings sake and only perhaps do a dozen races a year. Never the less when I race I go full on and, within my age group, do pretty well. That said I'll hold my hand up and admit that getting into the top 25% finishers of a fell race is good going for me. At least I enjoy all my running - I suspect that some of the hard nosed front of field racers might well hate every minute of it