runningmileage
Mileage Discussion 8/2/2012 3:02PM Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Im a college guy gettin ready for this xc season. Im pretty decent at cross even though I am an 8/15 kind of guy. Our coach really isnt specific with mileage and leaves it all up o you. This is my third 70 mile week in singles. Always had to do two doubles last fall to get this mileage. Im feeling good too. I want to move up to peak 80-85mi weeks. So when is the optimum time to do this. I have a pretty demanding internship right now so its hard to do anymore than 70, but im done in two weeks.
max219
RE: Mileage Discussion 8/2/2012 3:42PM - in reply to runningmileage Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Now is a good time, up until 3ish weeks before you peak race. That should give you about 2 and half months of great volume. Be careful to take a down week (or a few days) here and there when you are feeling tired. And keep the pace easy and hold back in workouts!
Br0ski
RE: Mileage Discussion 8/2/2012 3:43PM - in reply to runningmileage Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
if you cant double due to this internship then wait the two weeks then start build up to 80s with 2-3 doubles per week.

If you can double do next week at 70 w/ doubles then build up.

Its funny i am basically in the exact situation right now