fisky wrote:
I've also found that skipping the last two days completely before a big race was a mistake.
And yet, Roger Banister did not run for three whole days before his famous sub-4min race.
fisky wrote:
I've also found that skipping the last two days completely before a big race was a mistake.
And yet, Roger Banister did not run for three whole days before his famous sub-4min race.
You forgot one
-Taking advice from Jamin-
This is all reasonable advice for inexperienced runners.
Any time you do speed work you are taking a bit of a risk in term of injury. It’s important for performance, but not as essential to long term development as a solid base.
Beginners really need to take the time to get comfortable with running, and maybe even enjoy it. It’s best to establish healthy training habits first. Recovery is an essential skill.
When a runner suffers an inevitable injury it is the base of easy training that will bring them back to full health again. Without an appreciation for the slow days, many athletes are plagued by injuries and will quit running.
Over time training becomes more individualized, but it’s good advice for beginners.
RIP: D3 All-American Frank Csorba - who ran 13:56 in March - dead
RENATO can you talk about the preparation of Emile Cairess 2:06
Running for Bowerman Track Club used to be cool now its embarrassing
Great interview with Steve Cram - says Jakob has no chance of WRs this year
Hats off to my dad. He just ran a 1:42 Half Marathon and turns 75 in 2 months!