Does anyone do this? That is, instead of running around 20 minutes then stopping and doing strides, etc. then starting the interval workout, then doing a cooldown.. you just run 20 minutes or whatever your warm up is and then go straight into the first rep and then go straight into the cooldown after? So it is essentially a completely continuous run? Do you get more aerobic benefits by running it completely continuously?
Of course you do, it'll just hurt a lot more.
this is the second time this thread topic has popped up in the last month or so.
honestly, I'm kind of shocked that some of you guys have to stop and take a break before and after a workout.
in all seriousness.
why?!
coach bigfoot wrote:
Of course you do, it'll just hurt a lot more.
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how on Earth will it 'hurt a lot more'? Are you sprinting your warm ups and cool downs?
are you walking your recoveries? how will it hurt more?
man, some runners are such pansies.
question....... wrote:
Does anyone do this? That is, instead of running around 20 minutes then stopping and doing strides, etc. then starting the interval workout, then doing a cooldown.. you just run 20 minutes or whatever your warm up is and then go straight into the first rep and then go straight into the cooldown after? So it is essentially a completely continuous run? Do you get more aerobic benefits by running it completely continuously?
The word "interval" implies a rest period.
I've done that- yes it hurts more. I happen to live 2 miles from a track so it's a perfect warm up/cool down. Usually, though, that 2 miles home is in about 11:00 and it feels like I'm jogging after a bunch of 400's in 65 or so.
I've done that with hill workouts, too.
question....... wrote:
Do you get more aerobic benefits by running it completely continuously?
No, the interval is the workout session. You don't count the warmup or cooldown. Pretend they only exist to get you ready for the actual workout. If you feel your interval workout isn't enough - instead of focusing on your warmup and cooldown as a way to boost your workout, add to your workout. If you feel the warmup and cooldown is a waste of time, don't warmup or cooldown.
I usually stop for about a minute or so after my warmup/before the cooldown just to catch a breath and then go straight into the workout. I though this was normal for people who are strapped for time.