Nothing to do but run

If you were in my position and had unlimited time (within reason) to train and were already in 90-100 mile per week shape with a recent 10k in 30:22, how would you train?

Nothing to do but run.....

2 times a day, 3 times a day,

100 miles per week, 120 miles per week, 140 miles per week, 160 miles per week, more?????

I will say that I plan to move up to the 'thon this fall, starting with a second tier race then move up the big dogs (Boston, Chicago) in 2008.

You better hold on to her!

1 - Get a coach

2 - Run only 2 times per day

3 - Set some goals for the year

4 - Aim at peaking 2 times this year,perhaps around may/june then sept/oct

5 - Have fun!

I wonder how long your wife will let you do this...

12 months.

idk, if i had the base and the time, i would try three times a day running....i mean it worked for tergat pretty well

Twice a day is enough. Just because you're not working doesn't mean you're invincible.

And I agree that you should pick some specific goal races so you're moving towards something.

Sounds like a dream life, but if you are going to become an elite runner, please don't call it a "'thon."

I wouldn't do three runs a day if one of your workouts is a hard workout. It's just too much for the body. And make sure those easy runs are EASY!

Also, one day a week I would suggest just doing a long hard run. Maybe 20% of your weekly mileage.

when kenyans run 3x/day it is on soft dirt roads. hope you have lots of those

Let me impose my will on you!! Please don't call Cross Country a dyestatical/Nike "XC", OldXCGuy.

'thon is fine with most of us, buddy.

Take inventory of your current fitness level, select a goal race and distance, perhaps contact a "coach/mentor" to guide you along, and have at it!

Good luck.

I would get a part time job at a running store.. How old are u? run in the morning run at night or after noon for your two runs. Everything else has already been stated... Look into a running group or club.

two runs + drills/weights

Unemployed wrote:

If you were in my position and had unlimited time (within reason) to train and were already in 90-100 mile per week shape with a recent 10k in 30:22, how would you train?

I think your plan looks sound. However, I would be sure to replace your regular breakfast, lunch and dinner with a perfect organic / healthful breakfast, a perfect organic / healthful lunch, and a perfect organic / healthful dinner. You might also consider a 1 hour nap to let digest.

Since you are staying at home, make sure you help out with housework. Are you cooking dinner?

Don't do it man! That elite runner track has chewed up and spit out many of my friends. Its a crap shoot that doesn't pay off. Injury, lack of progress, many things can and do go wrong.

Go back to school and get real employment somewhere.

Seriously.

OlderGuy wrote:

Let me impose my will on you!! Please don't call Cross Country a dyestatical/Nike "XC", OldXCGuy.

'thon is fine with most of us, buddy.

Hey, thanks for your advice. From what I've seen, the abbreviation "XC" is a lot more widely accepted that "'thon." (Although granted, the latter shows up frequently on Galloways's website. Sorry, I'm not familiar with Dyestat.) Would you prefer that I abandon my current posting name (which I have used consistently for about five years) for the unwieldy "OldCrossCountryguy"?

Yeah, that will happen.

If your planning on moving up to marathon as your primary event I would build up and do one this fall. I would race often at the shorter distances leading up to marathon race. I would try to get use to as much mileage as you can handle and use the races as speed work. Just my opinion, but if I had the time I'd like to try something such as:

M: am 45min pm 60min

T: am 45min pm 90min

W: am 45min pm 90min

R: am 45min pm 60min

F: am 45min pm 90min

S: am 45min pm 60min

S: am 2h-2h20min

If it were me I wouldn't worry about anything except tempo runs and easier runs. See if you can blast some shorter races and then see where you're at in the Fall.

Then back to basics for the winter and try to really nail a Spring marathon.

Good Luck.

i wonder who is f***ing your wife on the side....