I was wondering if you could give advice on this topic: when doubling, would it be better to run a longer and a shorter run, or two runs of equal length? For instance, if you are running 12 miles in a day, would you divide it into two runs of 6 miles apiece or a run of 4 miles and then a longer run of 8?
Thank you.
5/7
half the distance in the morning is usually a good rule
4/8
5/10
A good rule of thumb I use with my athletes when we first start doing doubles is to only do them on hard days. This way you can really recover on the easy days. I wouldn't start doubles unless you're ready to go to 80 miles a week, as well.
If you are building base, running even amounts will allow you to do the most volume. If you are transitioning to faster workouts or racing, then hard/easy (4/8) may benefit you more.
I would divide it to 4 and 8 miles or vice versa, if I were splitting a 12 mile run into two runs per day. Tin
I thought someone said that after 50 miles a week doing doubles would be o.k.
what about doing doubles around 75-80 mi a week
but just 2-3 times a week?
(I'm gonna be a HS senior, i have experience running 65mopw with 1 day off)
yes'm... wrote:
what about doing doubles around 75-80 mi a week
but just 2-3 times a week?
(I'm gonna be a HS senior, i have experience running 65mopw with 1 day off)
Reply: Sure, that is wise. Tinman