I jog 13 miles every morning at 10 min/mile pace (seriously)

You're wasting 130 minutes each day (seriously).

I'm really not though.... I run while I study (and yes - it works, I retain the information).

For what its worth, I wore a HRM for the first time in a long time and I averaged 120bpm. I've never done a true max HR test but from experience my lactate threshold efforts usually average 175-177bpm

i know a girl here in atlanta who runs 12-14 miles a day, 7 days a week, all between 8:50 and 10:00 minute pace. literally never does speed work ever outside of racing. she got 1st female overall in the atlanta marathon and then less than a month later ran 2:50 in boston without taking a day off. she still hasn't taken a day off.

JK Protege wrote:

EasyJogsOnly wrote:

Am I getting improving any aspect of my body physiologically? Its very easy for me (maintain a very low HR) and I don't get sore

Read the history of LRC. That's how wejo set the 10,000m AR.

1: Wejo has never set an AR.

2: There are more effective was to train than doing ridiculous miles ayt a snail pace. Try running 90-100 mpw at a decent clip

plus moderately challengiong workouts even during base.

3: Wejo is a bad example. He had to quit prematurely because of injuries.

4: Elite runners don´t train like that.

Good for you. You are building a monster base. When you find the time or interest you can advance your training. That kind of base is terrific. Good luck with both running and your studies.

well,, wrote:

JK Protege wrote:

Read the history of LRC. That's how wejo set the 10,000m AR.

1: Wejo has never set an AR.

2: There are more effective was to train than doing ridiculous miles ayt a snail pace. Try running 90-100 mpw at a decent clip

plus moderately challengiong workouts even during base.

3: Wejo is a bad example. He had to quit prematurely because of injuries.

4: Elite runners don´t train like that.

Training at a decent clip never worked for Wejo in college. Consistent training post collegiately worked, how one arrives at this must be adjusted to suit athlete.

Wejo's progression of 30+10k College to 28:10 clearly demonstrates a proven training method...

Haveu? wrote:

Wejo's progression of 30+10k College to 28:10 clearly demonstrates a proven training method...

It worked for him. May not work for everybody. In the past many runners trained balls to the wall all the time and crushed the competition.

Maybe not wrote:

Haveu? wrote:

Wejo's progression of 30+10k College to 28:10 clearly demonstrates a proven training method...

It worked for him. May not work for everybody. In the past many runners trained balls to the wall all the time and crushed the competition.

Did you know you can do both? I do two runs per day, one is at a snail pace and the other is more steady state/Run to the barn kind of run. I mean Henry Rono base training consisted of 30 km a day at a 5-6 minute kilometer pace. A lot of the Japanese do there runs at a 5 minute kilometer pace. There's more than one way to skin a cat.

Serious question - how do you run that slow?

I'm a certified nobody hobby jogger and its just about impossible for me to run that slow with decent form. What's your secret?

The oxidative stress of running that long is increasing the aging process faster than any potential health benefits.

Do some squats, naturally increase testosterone, and stay young longer

Haveu? wrote:

well,, wrote:

1: Wejo has never set an AR.

2: There are more effective was to train than doing ridiculous miles ayt a snail pace. Try running 90-100 mpw at a decent clip

plus moderately challengiong workouts even during base.

3: Wejo is a bad example. He had to quit prematurely because of injuries.

4: Elite runners don´t train like that.

Training at a decent clip never worked for Wejo in college. Consistent training post collegiately worked, how one arrives at this must be adjusted to suit athlete.

Wejo's progression of 30+10k College to 28:10 clearly demonstrates a proven training method...

Perhaps you should look at malmo´s logs. Big mileage - everything at 6 min/mile pace or faster.

Just out of curiosity, what is your schedule like? How early do you wake up, how do you fuel those runs? Do you work a full day after?

If it makes you happy and you aren't getting injured, go for it.

I would say common running wisdom tops out around 10 hours per week. You will find you recover better and naturally pick up the pace at the same effort. Your overall training will progress better.

But you do what you want :)

EasyJogsOnly wrote:

I'm really not though.... I run while I study (and yes - it works, I retain the information).

For what its worth, I wore a HRM for the first time in a long time and I averaged 120bpm. I've never done a true max HR test but from experience my lactate threshold efforts usually average 175-177bpm

Are you doing this on a treadmill? How are you studying? Book? Not condemning, just curious.

Do what makes you happy but that is a lot of time to do something your not very good at.

10min/mile? Please. Most of my friends who only jog occasionally for “cardio” at least can run at 9min pace.

Side note. Most of the people I see on strava with crazy mileage on the club leaderboards seem to stick to that plan so you’re not alone.

EasyJogsOnly wrote:

Am I getting improving any aspect of my body physiologically? Its very easy for me (maintain a very low HR) and I don't get sore

You have a ton of time on your hands.

Tater Tot wrote:

EasyJogsOnly wrote:

Am I getting improving any aspect of my body physiologically? Its very easy for me (maintain a very low HR) and I don't get sore

You have a ton of time on your hands.

Not that much time when you think about it. 24 hours in a day. Most people waste 2+ hours a day on social media, watching tv, playing video games etc. Spending 2+ hours per day running/jogging isn't as crazy as some here think it is.

you're spending almost 10% of your real time running slowly

if you enjoy it never stop

EasyJogsOnly wrote:

Am I getting improving any aspect of my body physiologically? Its very easy for me (maintain a very low HR) and I don't get sore

The pace is irrelevant. The volume is great. Throw in a couple of faster runs here and there, maybe even once a week and you'll be rolling.

Or just do 5 miles per day at 7 min/miles and spend time doing other things with your life.

Cheers