I'm going into my sophomore year of high school this year and I'm more of a 800/1600 type runner so I mainly do cross to help my in track. This summer I experimented with running doubles and I liked them. But my question here is it better to get a 2-3 mile run in or an extra 45 minutes of sleep? Also how many of them should I do a week if you recommend them? I only did two a week in the summer. I'm looking to go sub 2 in the 800 this year so I'm trying to Build up a strong base.
Thanks.
If you're in doubt
Mon wed fri run
Tue thur sleep
Or vice versa
Sleep.
Easy 2-3 mi runs are not helping your 800/1600 times that much. Do not skip sleep for that. Sleep is priority. Sleep is when your body processes the training you have done that day.
Priority order:
Sleep
Race pace work
Tempo work
Easy runs
Monday through Friday.
Go to bed earlier. Like 9 pm.
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