Why dont distance runners use H.I.I.T

800ftw. wrote:

Since when do distance runners not do interval training? Is everyone here mad? Do you think you just run 100mpw and then run 13:00 for 5k?

I agree with your point. But there are many ways that you can run 100 mpw without intervals, it can be done as jogging, progression runs, some fast runs, some long runs etc. As I understand Ron Clarke did very little interval training at the height of his career but his running consisted of a lot of fast paced aerobic running, for example fast progression runs where he was finishing at sub 5 min mile pace. He ended up running 13 16 for 5k on cinders which to me is quite incredible considering that was back in the 1960s. I am not sure that one can say that had Clarke added intervals then he would have run sub 13 mins for 5k...

complex wrote:

800ftw. wrote:

Since when do distance runners not do interval training? Is everyone here mad? Do you think you just run 100mpw and then run 13:00 for 5k?

I agree with your point. But there are many ways that you can run 100 mpw without intervals, it can be done as jogging, progression runs, some fast runs, some long runs etc. As I understand Ron Clarke did very little interval training at the height of his career but his running consisted of a lot of fast paced aerobic running, for example fast progression runs where he was finishing at sub 5 min mile pace. He ended up running 13 16 for 5k on cinders which to me is quite incredible considering that was back in the 1960s. I am not sure that one can say that had Clarke added intervals then he would have run sub 13 mins for 5k...

Mark Nenow did very little intervals, but ran his mileage on hilly courses and often surged on the hills.

I think the bigger question is why do non-runners seek to lessen the value of endurance training and promote the value of strength training?

So they can be big and muscular & act like tough guys at the gym.?

These guys suggest polarized training is superior to HIIT & both are superior to high volume training in elite endurance athletes. Free read.

HIITson wrote:

I still wonder why distance runners don't use H.I.I.T considering the great results you get from it.

They actually do! It`s a part of my DANCAN-system and preparation before more important races.

hiit sucks

Not when its done correctly.

hiit is pure shortcut aka brian mackenzie

bhbehe wrote:

hiit is pure shortcut aka brian mackenzie

true

hiit is simply nonsense.

you need to build a base first.

We just call it strides.

Lol this thread sucks.

As former Tennis great John McEnroe used to say: "You *cannot* be serious!"

Also, I was hoping for a lower rating. I've seen my first negative number ever, but when will the "-10/10" barrier be broken?

And here you go: HIIT is a strength training regime. It has nothing to do with running. But you knew that, right?

I've noticed this idea creep into virtually everything lately. We have to justify whatever (usually it's a diet or some for of exercise) by tying it back to Neolithic times.

Every time a start to read some article and it goes into "we evolved to..." or "our ancient ancestors.." I just roll my eyes and move on.

I read where it said Sebastian Coe did not ever count the jogging he did. Otherwise he would have had many 100+mpw.

Ron Clarke, Jim Ryun, Peter Snell, all of those guys would have been a lot faster with modern conditions. The same is true for pioneer jumpers and throwers in our sport. Heck, HJ and PV were landing in sawdust!

As an older runner I was sometimes asked to join HIIT groups. But was afraid of getting hit by injuries!