Like doing them weekly 6-10 x 800?
I know Benji's plan has these reps every week but how much vo2max workouts on weekly basis for marathon training?
Like doing them weekly 6-10 x 800?
I know Benji's plan has these reps every week but how much vo2max workouts on weekly basis for marathon training?
You could skip them the whole time and run just as fast, depending on what else you do.
But there are a lot of ways to prepare for a marathon. If you're following a plan, then follow the plan.
colder and wiser wrote:
You could skip them the whole time and run just as fast, depending on what else you do.But there are a lot of ways to prepare for a marathon. If you're following a plan, then follow the plan.
Been stuck at 252 and want to go sub 2 50. Weekly mileage is 70 miles.
colder and wiser wrote:
You could skip them the whole time and run just as fast, depending on what else you do.But there are a lot of ways to prepare for a marathon. If you're following a plan, then follow the plan.
^good answer
You could also drop in a few 5k races along the way.
Eliud Kipchoge runs a track workout every single week, which often consists of or includes 800s. He also commonly does 400s and 1ks. So yes, they have their place. However I would suggest aiming for 10-12, and do them at more like cruise interval or lactate threshold pace with 60-90 seconds rest. Kipchoge does his at roughly 2:10 with 90 seconds rest at altitude. So at sea level, 10k pace with 60 seconds rest would probably be fine.
Volume 800s, sure, but 6 of them probably doesn't have a place in most builds unless it's super early. You're going to want 10-14 x 800 at threshold on short recoveries. That works & is almost like a speed session for marathon training. Longer repeats are your bread & butter for the marathon.
Depends on the goal of the workout. I do 10% of weekly volume in a threshold workout. So 14 x 800m with :30 rest could be a good workout.
If doing V02, maybe something like 10 x 800m with 2:30 rest.
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colder and wiser wrote:
You could skip them the whole time and run just as fast, depending on what else you do.But there are a lot of ways to prepare for a marathon. If you're following a plan, then follow the plan.
Been stuck at 252 and want to go sub 2 50. Weekly mileage is 70 miles.
Up your mpw by 10 or more, stick to a sane and supported workout schedule, and sub-250 won't be a problem.
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