Wejo and Rojo, both of you respected in the running community. Rojo you coach at cornell. I need you help regarding the paavo system. Please give me your opinion on it. Rojo: How has your success with paavo kids been? I need to know the truth from a n legitmate source.
Brightonxc
please. I need to know from an expert.
bumo
I have no idea what the paavo system. Probably something to do with paavop nurmi. I don't think robert follows it either but obviously what do I know. I follow the JK system.
"Paavo" means 'stalker'. And you are doing quite well. Stick with your current program.
From what I can tell, paavo has nothing to do with patient, long term development of aerobic abilities. Looks like it can get kids quick short term - it doesnt seem to have the components to develop runners long term.
-not an expert.
The Paavo system is named after the great Paavo Nurmi who ran way way back in the day (like when XC was an Olympic event!). I don't know the specifics, but its probablly not what you want to do kid. I'm pretty sure it involves going out and just about every day and running pretty hard. Its basically like doing tempo runs on your easy days and then sandwiching workouts inbetween. There are some successful variations of this system, but in the long run I personally think it burns runners out. Again, I really don't know much about the Paavo system, except that its old, and perhaps involved a lot of specific heartrate training levels (that were used every day). I might be making that last part up..but I thought I remember reading that somewhere.
"both of you are respected in the running community".... that speaks volumes
Yes, there is an actual system. I have it somewhere- if I find it before this becomes a non-issue I will give you some information. I received it at a training camp back in the early 70's. For some reason I recall it being in Hurley, Wisconsin (I could be wrong). I do think there are enough good systems out there already. Find one and stick with it. Do not try every new program. Most will give you a nice progression- but you need to stick to it.