Good grief. Can we get some posts about 5km and 10kms? The ultimate fitness tests?
What's the best 10k workout two-weeks out from the race? I was thinking 800s? Please don't suggest 6x1miles or 3x2miles... I can do a google search too and IMO those are overrated.
no more marathons wrote:
I can do a google search too and IMO those are overrated.
Interesting. In your opinion those workouts are overrated, yet you have no idea what workout to do. You're pretty sure your event is a better fitness test than the marathon, but you post as if you've never even done one. You're like a tough mudder who can't do the obstacles, or a crossfitter who can't squat, or a triathlete who can't bike or swim.
If a 10K is the ultimate fitness test then does that make Galen Rupp the 2014 Fittest Man on Earth?
Do you have a workout or are you just going to spew your negativity?
Regular Poster wrote:
If a 10K is the ultimate fitness test then does that make Galen Rupp the 2014 Fittest Man on Earth?
Yes, he is.
no more marathons wrote:
Good grief. Can we get some posts about 5km and 10kms? The ultimate fitness tests?
Good grief. All I do is train for 5K/10K. I went to the driving range a week ago. My arms and back were sore for days. Fitness test my a$$.
Two weeks out from the race is not enough time for quality workouts that will make a difference. At this point sharpening workouts and staying injury free should be a priority. That second to last week maybe 6 x 800 @ 5k pace and then a few days later possibly a tempo run, but that may be pushing it. Just not enough time remaining.
I never got this. Shirley you can gain fitness in 2 weeks. If you can't, why do ANY runs at all. Maybe he should just taper for 2 weeks.
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