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    JPhins12

    Member since 01/23/2012.

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    12 years ago 01/23/2012 7:30pm EST

    Does it matter how long my base training phase is? I'm not running track this year because of mono so I haven't run in 2 months. I have from now until cc season to train, which is like 9 months. Is a base training phase of 20-30 weeks too long? Is it even possible to have too big of a base phase? I know it's longer than most base training phases but I have no meaningful races for months so I assume it would be beneficial to build as big of a base as possible for a 5k. I'm planning on starting really small mileage (10 mpw) and building up over 8 months to 50 miles or so. Is this okay or should I do something else?

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    12 years ago 01/23/2012 8:33pm EST
    re: jphins12

    You do realize that 10mpw is around 15 minutes 5 times a week. Even after mono you could probably manage that? Also need to know your age. 50mpw is not a lot for a high school senior but a fair amount for a freshman.

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    JPhins12

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    12 years ago 01/23/2012 8:40pm EST
    re: Not to be that guy...

    You do realize that 10mpw is around 15 minutes 5 times a week. Even after mono you could probably manage that? Also need to know your age. 50mpw is not a lot for a high school senior but a fair amount for a freshman.[/quote]

    I've been feeling better fine for about 2 weeks but I didn't want to do too much too soon so I wouldn't relapse. I'm a 16 year old sophomore. [quote]Not to be that guy... wrote:

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    12 years ago 01/23/2012 8:59pm EST
    re: jphins12

    Building slowly for a long time is a good thing to do. It is possible to have a base that long. When I was in HS I had mono and it takes quite a long time to fully recover, so I think you have a good idea to build a base over time so that you don't relapse and get in shape by the time you race.

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    JPhins12

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    12 years ago 01/23/2012 9:07pm EST
    re: Honey Badger

    Alright thanks. And it isn't a good idea to do any kind of LT training or speed when I'm just building a base right? Just wait till after I'm done to start all of that? Or should I integrate it into some of the later base runs?

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    max219

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    12 years ago 01/23/2012 9:39pm EST
    re: jphins12

    If you're feeling good don't be afraid to pickup the pace here and there to a faster steady run(although don't do it everyday). Maybe closing your runs a bit quicker (around the slower part of tempo pace) can be beneficial. Make sure to go slow though if you feel tired or run down, even during base when you aren't doing workouts. I'd wait a few weeks before doing that though. Strides after the runs shouldn't hurt either. Maybe 4 to 6 50-100 meter strides focusing on form.

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