What Are Junk Miles

[Mark Smith]

Hmm, if the evidence linking longer runs to anxiety is limited to TDF elites I think I'm safe. My long run phases are not comparable to that.

I actually also love short hard races and agree that they're much harder than longer, steadier runs. I also think 10k races are harder, if you really go for it as there is no hiding place or respite!

Yes you prefer running longer because it's easier. There's a thread called favourite race length(or something similar) and a lot of individuals were saying they prefer the longer distances because it provided more of a test. The truth is of course that they prefer the longer distances because they are easier. The test that they refer to is probably the amount of stress their ligaments and tendons are subjected to.

No amount of running slow is equal to running fast. All it does is drains the system of vital chemical resources, the very resources that should be used in producing a stronger and fitter body. As to the evidence behind it just look at the number of Tour De France cyclists over the years addicted to cocaine and amphetamines. You see that much training on a daily basis disturbs the chemistry of the brain leading to serious mental health problems like anxiety and depression.