Been thinking about this lately. I'm a sub 26 8k freshman, which is ok but nothing great. I wanna bump my miles up to like 100+ over the next few years and go for it- you know, actually being a somewhat respectable collegiate runner in the 24s or maybe even 23 highs. So what are your thoughts? Would you rather play it safe at 70 miles a week and just be ok, or would you rather go for it with the chance of burning out/getting injured??
I'd rather go for it. But there's such a thing as going for it and still being smart about it.
If I could guarantee being the runner I really want to be (legally, playing by the sport's rules) at the cost of death in ten years I'd totally take it. Mediocrity is boring.
go for it. dont want regrets do you?
You don't have to run 100mpw. Just bump up your intensity and volume slowly every couple of weeks. 100mpw is not a magic number.
I have always strived for great mediocrity and have so far achieved everthing I was hoping for.
That's not how it works.
The great runners aren't risk takers.
They are people who have talent and work hard.
Your body will tell you if you can handle more intense training. It will break down or keep going.
Sometimes the difference form one person running better than another is smart training.
Working hard in this sport is inherently a risk.
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