Mark Bloom's "break the rules" article is misleading

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12 years ago 02/09/2012 11:23am EST

I could not let this pass. The headline and sentiment seems to suggest that the secret to the Long Island girls success is no intervals, no tempos. However, even a quick analysis shows that these girls are training very hard, and harder than most. 3 65 min runs within which hills are run hard. a 90 min run. 30 second strides are pretty close to 200s. Tons of racing. 10 out of every 11 days training.

This program is good. I am not knocking it, but it would be more accurate to say " Long Island girls training like Kenyans with similar success."

12 years ago 02/09/2012 12:57pm EST

re: another canuck

Yep, I thought the same thing. Hard work masked as "hills and strides." But congrats to Coach Levy and his girls, they are cleaning up this indoor season after an excellent cross season.

12 years ago 02/09/2012 12:59pm EST

re: another canuck

If you think hills aren't intervals, you're kidding yourself

12 years ago 02/10/2012 11:21pm EST

re: another canuck

Whatever they're doing it works! Coach Levy has done a fine job developing this program. He has 2 girls(Sam Nadel and Brianna Nerud) in the Millrose mile this Sat night. Sam Nadel(signed with Georgtown)has really blossomed! She has really matured as a racer and her confidence is sky high! I look forward to the rest of what should continue to be an awesome senior yr for her. I am already anticipating Their DMR at outdoor nationals. Can they challenge Harvard Westlake? Should be fun to see!

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