Due to some schedule conflicts, on Wednesday, if I want to double I have to do my runs only 3 hours apart.. that is, run from 8-8:30 AM then do the second run at 11:30 AM. Is this too short, or is it fine? I usually end up doing 4-5 hours between doubles (summer is more preferable when I can get a few more hours in between them).
why wouldn't it be beneficial?
You might ask the Kenyans. They typically do a shakeout run at 7 AM, then the main session at 10 AM or so. It takes about 36 hours for skeletal muscles to fully repair the muscle damage from a hard workout, so the Kenyan method provides for more adequate recovery.
I think you'll be ok, but obviously everybody is unique so see how you feel and go from there.
The Kenyan schedules I've seen (from "Train Hard, Win Easy" and "More Fire") often include doubles at 6am, and 10am or triples at 6am, 10am, and around 3pm. Main workout is usually the one at 10am.
You'll be in good company.
thanks, i'll do the double then but try to go easy.
Any particular reason you can't just move the first run up to 6am?
Want to try to get more sleep..
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