CUTTING MILEAGE-DAY BEFORE MEET--8K

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18 years ago 10/02/2005 3:48am EDT

This is inspired from a thread that was created a few days ago where I saw that I fellow was in the same situation as myself, but I didn't bother do go and dig it up.

Like him, I, too, am runnging about 75 mi/wk and put in 9-10 miles continuous the day before my college 8k's. How much faster would you think I can go if I cut back to say, 30 min w/ strides as a pre-race run? I've been at this training level for quite a while so I am very used to the demands of it. I have only been in the 29's (sadly) so far this year for this distance but feel that I have a lot more in the tank.

I know this is just purely speculation, but just wanted to get some ideas.

18 years ago 10/02/2005 4:30am EDT

re: justaskin

Hey Ho, here comes my rhyme-army, raise your arms like that guy Shami, the days before a race, just the strides should be done with grace, yes 30mins is enough, more would be rough, just care about muscular tension, no 10milers, stay at home and play Maniac Mansion, now that was a great game, never played it to the end, what a shame, i'm sure if you train hard you can run faster, before a race rap to beats coming out of a ghettoblaster.

Peace out to all no legs-no raps men here

Superrappin forever

18 years ago 10/02/2005 8:18am EDT

re: justaskin

I've experimented a bit and I don't find much of a difference either way. Assuming of course that you warm up well on race day and are well stretched. One variation I like is to go very easy 2 days before the race, then a more regular run the day before. That way I feel fresh, but not lazy.

A few top athletes have doubled nicely in the World XC ...back-to-back days...I think that says it all.

18 years ago 10/02/2005 8:46am EDT

re: FatBastard

Yeah, I agree with the above post. Our meets are usually on Saturday and our last hard day is Wed. Thursday we do a moderately easy 7-8 miles. This really helps get our legs back. We may cut back a mile or two for bigger meets and add the mileage to our long run on Sunday.

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