I'm in high school and we run 45-55 mpw. I can't even imagine doubling or tripling that to get to 100 or 150. How the hell to people get to that point?
I'm in high school and we run 45-55 mpw. I can't even imagine doubling or tripling that to get to 100 or 150. How the hell to people get to that point?
Balls, son.
150 is pu$$y
Run 60mpw. Feel like crap for a few days. Adapt and get used to it. Bump up to 65,70mpw. Feel like crap. Get used to it again. Realize 50mpw was extremely easy. Repeat for a while, bam 100mpw.
"Run 60mpw. Feel like crap for a few days. Adapt and get used to it. Bump up to 65,70mpw. Feel like crap. Get used to it again. Realize 50mpw was extremely easy. Repeat for a while, bam 100mpw."
There's some truth in this. Also remember, some people lie...
For a few years in my twenties I did 100-110, mostly off doubles. For about a year I tried doing it in singles. 100 in singles did not feel appreciably more time consuming than 50; I stepped out the door, was gone for a while, and I was back. Probably spent more time stretching, showering, and screwing around that I did actually running.
The question is, do you need to run 100 or 150 miles a week? Probably not. Some people thrive with that kind of mileage. I think if you are going to do it, you just do it without worrying about injuries.Personally, I run all singles (110mpw now, have run as high as 160mpw for a year). Frankly, doubles are stupid and for people without lives, wives or other interests. You may say "You're just not devoted enough" but trust me, when you get injured (and you will if you're running 150+ miles a week), you will understand why life balance is important even if you absolutely love running.
dreaming wrote:
I'm in high school and we run 45-55 mpw. I can't even imagine doubling or tripling that to get to 100 or 150. How the hell to people get to that point?