Is there too much intensity in this training plan? If there is save a runner from burnout!

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8 years ago 06/17/2015 1:50pm EDT

http://www.trainingpeaks.com/TPWebServices/GetFileData.aspx?t=db&i=4fe1766417044a120c79de06&f=cross.doc

Wanted to know people's thoughts to this training plan for a high schooler going into sophomore year. Some background on myself 3000m pr 9:44 and 1500m pr 4:34 ran these on inconsistent weeks of anywhere from 20km to 50km per week . Really want to make a huge jump this year and become more consistent with training and am wondering if this training plan works as I don't have a knowledgeable coach at my hs.

8 years ago 06/17/2015 2:07pm EDT

re: Ofsaa xc

I know a knowledgeable coach who has handed that plan out but he carefully described the intensities he wanted for guys he had already coached for at least a year. You will almost certainly overdo things.

I think you are better off with Summer of Malmo:

http://www.bunnhill.com/BobHodge/rtp3.htm

It sounds like you have never even run consistently day after day that and the workouts of Summer of Malmo is enough.

8 years ago 06/18/2015 11:15am EDT

re: Ofsaa xc

That is the Hal Higdon plan. I don't think there are enough miles in that program. Max of 43? You're now a soph, I think you can certainly get up to 55 MPW. Also, he's got you doing actual speed work on the track during the summer. Seems a bit much.

I think you should just go with Summer of Malmo. Plenty of miles, a tempo run, a modified version of track work. Very simple. Don't overthink summer training. Lots of easy miles, some faster running.

8 years ago 06/18/2015 11:34am EDT

re: malmofan

His max week is 35 miles ever and you want him to build to 55 in the summer? Don't coach.

malmofan wrote:
That is the Hal Higdon plan. I don't think there are enough miles in that program. Max of 43? You're now a soph, I think you can certainly get up to 55 MPW. Also, he's got you doing actual speed work on the track during the summer. Seems a bit much.
I think you should just go with Summer of Malmo. Plenty of miles, a tempo run, a modified version of track work. Very simple. Don't overthink summer training. Lots of easy miles, some faster running.

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