I run 50 miles per week right now. Would there be any benefit to my racing and fitness if I throw in say 3 doubles per week at a very slow 9:00-10:00/mi pace just 1-3 miles? Or is it not worth it. I race 5k primarily, 16:30 pr
I run 50 miles per week right now. Would there be any benefit to my racing and fitness if I throw in say 3 doubles per week at a very slow 9:00-10:00/mi pace just 1-3 miles? Or is it not worth it. I race 5k primarily, 16:30 pr
Mr. Brownstone wrote:
I run 50 miles per week right now. Would there be any benefit to my racing and fitness if I throw in say 3 doubles per week at a very slow 9:00-10:00/mi pace just 1-3 miles? Or is it not worth it. I race 5k primarily, 16:30 pr
there'd be a little benefit. Why so slow though? Most likely you'll get bored and pick the pace up. When I was around your level, 8 min pace felt like such an easy jog and anything slower than that was almost painful to do.
kvothe wrote:
Mr. Brownstone wrote:I run 50 miles per week right now. Would there be any benefit to my racing and fitness if I throw in say 3 doubles per week at a very slow 9:00-10:00/mi pace just 1-3 miles? Or is it not worth it. I race 5k primarily, 16:30 pr
there'd be a little benefit. Why so slow though? Most likely you'll get bored and pick the pace up. When I was around your level, 8 min pace felt like such an easy jog and anything slower than that was almost painful to do.
On the contrary there could be huge benefit.
It's exactly what Lydiard recommended.