I know that volume is largely an individual considersation, but generally speaking, what have most of you found to be an appropriate weekly mileage for someone specializing in 1500 to 5k. Where do most of the elites fall? I have no time constraints and can run as much as is needed.
Any thoughts?
140 miles a week with lots of cross training and core work.
let me help you with something. DO NOT LISTEN TO THE PEOPLE ON LETSRUN! They have no clue what they are talking about, I always read it and hardly ever write anything, but these people dont know anything. They think they do, but who are they? There more than likely nobodies, not that I am someone, but I am not on here trying to tell you how to train, I am telling who not to ask about training.
i think easy pace and volume should increase together like directly related.
Um, what are your PRs? What is your running experience? Elite 1500-5k runners run anything from 50 to 150 mpw. I seriously think you are a troll.
Not a troll.
How about some reading comprehension? I said in the original post that I know volume is largely an INDIVIDUAL consideration. I was asking a very general question. Nothing more.
My PR's are
1:57, 3:54, 14:41, and 31:17.
I've been running for 6 years. The highest mileage I've ever achieved is 81. I am normally in the 70-75 range.
Do you have anything constructive to add now? Or just more unnecessary nonsense?
Whats up dude, I have a PR in the 5k of 13:49 and my week looked something like this:
M- Am-15x400m in 66-68,OR 8-10x800m in 2:17-2:22
Pm-4-6 miles
T- 10-12 miles Easy (6:20-6:45)
W- Am- 4-6 mile Tempo at 5:00-5:15 OR 5-6x1k at 2:50-2:56 OR 5x1mi at 4:40-4:55 Progression
Pm- 4-6miles Easy
T- 10-12 Miles
F- 3miles if race, If no race then 10-12miles Easy
S- Race or Easy 10-12 miles (6:30-6:45pace)
S- 15-18 miles (long Run)
Thats what i did when i was in peak form for my 13:49!
Hope it helps.
Very nice!
Thank you.
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let me help you with something. DO NOT LISTEN TO THE PEOPLE ON LETSRUN! They have no clue what they are talking about, I always read it and hardly ever write anything, but these people dont know anything. They think they do, but who are they? There more than likely nobodies, not that I am someone, but I am not on here trying to tell you how to train, I am telling who not to ask about training.
Im with ya here. As far as mileage, I have some friends who run low 14's with 85 miles a week. Since you have nothing else to do but run, then Id say get at least to 90...people on these boards will say run 115-130 mpw, but I just dont see it. Then again, I am not a great runner, but I am a student of my sport.
you are A TROLL where did you run those times and if you are already at those times you wouldnt need to ask people on letsrun how to run cuz almost everyone is shit....ask your f***ing coach fagget and whoever said they ran 1349 i wouldnt believe it until you could verify it...
Do yourself a favor. Read Joe Rubio's guide to middle distance running. it is legit and has absolutely everything you need to know.
Again, some reading comprehension is in order. I'm not asking for specific workouts or how to train effectively. I asked a general question. I was just curious as to what everyone else thought. That's all. Damn.
That's a great schedule - with two double days, like the Kenyans with your quality session in the morning and easy recovery in the afternoon.
Bob Holt (3:51/7:59/13:48/28:39/2:16), only ran once a day and did two quality sessions per week, on the grass with a bunch of other athletes, running repetitions of 800-1000, with little recovery. His other runs were usually 'progression runs' of 8-10 miles in length with a long run (10-15 miles) on Sundays. His total mileage for most of his career - 60 miles a week.
Ghost in Korea
My experience is very similar to yours. Although your 800 appears to be a little out of line with the 1500m time. And while in season I was around 60-70 miles.
My typical in-season week was:
Sunday 10+
Monday 6-8 morning/Longer speed session at race pace
Tuesday Morning hill circuits session/Easy 6-8
Wednesday 5-8 morning/ 200s-400s faster than race pace
Thusday Easy 6-8
Friday 4-6
Saturday Race
Looking back I would have added another run over 10 miles.
But found the key to my training was the Tuesday Hill session. I've found this puts your body in a race position and doesn't need to be extremely intense. And the body has a full day to recover before the intensity of the 200s-400s workout.
Hope that helps
Stealthy