I don't know if I remember this right... but in "Running With The Buffaloes" does it mention something about (when racing) taking it "easy" on hills as a training theory of Wetmore?
Is that really a theory of Wetmore, and if so, what's the reasoning?
I have no idea if I remembered this or dreamt it or completely made it up. I tried researching it... and just didn't feel like going through the book in an attempt to find it.
apply a constant effort throughout the entire race... don't apply extra effort up the hills... his reasoning is that one wouldn't suddenly surge on the track....
ya its in there.
it goes along with their race plan and staying even throughout the race. they are the ones making moves late in the race with people fading.
it also plays into their training, as hammering hills or going out too hard in intervals at their altitude would be killer.
The idea isn't really to take it "easy" on hills, but to maintain effort/pace. That way you don't waste too much energy surging up a hill, only to slow down at the bottom.
marry me
This is correct. During our weekly tempo run we include a couple of hills and make sure that we maintain the same pace as during the rest of the run. Sererate hill sessions are done seperately every week as part of training schedule, usually 12-15 x 300m with jog recovery- vital for strength and hill practice- a real tough killer but needs to be done weekly.
I believe that he also talks about being a bit more agressive on the downhills, to take advantage of those who killed themselves going up it.
Thanks guys.