...when one workout is like this:
"A month ago, Radcliffe did a 24-mile run at a pace equivalent to a 2:26 marathon--at altitude."
How does a workout like this fit into a training week? I can't imagine she wouldn't need a few easy/low mileage days before and after such an effort.
sure, what's wrong with taking it SUPER easy for a few days after a ball buster like that? running high miles for week after week after week is important, but running a hard ass time trial like that is more important when you are approaching your peak race.
Didn't realize that Paula could do a "ball buster". But, I'm not that smart.
I'd say she'd have to. It is freakin' amazing, especially considering the altitude (worth 10 seconds a mile) and the fact that it must certainly have been on the hills and alone. Looking through some of the logs that Hodgie supplies on his website, that is an unusually tough workout. This chick is unreal. Her negative split alone at London implies a faster time in the offing.
well, uh, yeah... you know what i mean
What address is her website? I'd be interested in seeing her training.
I just don't believe it. She wouldn't do that tough of workout so clsoe to a marathon...that workout is just like a marathon and nobody would run two marathons that close together(if they're smart). I'm not saying she is not capable of doing that type workout...she just wouldn't do it that close to a race.
Baldy
Females "busting balls":
I was passed at the 20 mile mark of TCM by the lead female, a 40 year old master chick who ran sub 2:30, belive me when I tell you, my balls were busted, they then fell off and rolled off the road.
...did you get the money for being the 2nd female master???CHA CHING!!!!
Ok. I can see that. Personally though, if I got beat by a 40 year old woman who ran sub 2:30 I'd just say she was whatever the female version of a stud was and leave it at that. Only my times against my other times count. Couldn't really care less where I place in a race. But, you made a good point.