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RunsLikeAGirl
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 Posted: 01/16/06 - 12:47 Post subject: Speedwork
How long should you maintain your base before starting speedwork. Hypothetical: Say your goal base is 30 mpw. Should you run at that mileage for a few weeks before beginning speedwork, or is it ok to just jump into it when you hit that mileage goal?
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robp
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Posted: 01/16/06 - 13:02 Post subject: Re: Speedwork
| RunsLikeAGirl wrote: | | How long should you maintain your base before starting speedwork. Hypothetical: Say your goal base is 30 mpw. Should you run at that mileage for a few weeks before beginning speedwork, or is it ok to just jump into it when you hit that mileage goal? |
I'd maintain the base for a minimum of three weeks before seriously considering speedwork. Throw in a weekly tempo run if you want but I'd stay away from the anaerobic stuff.
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xsPrINT
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Posted: 01/16/06 - 13:55 Post subject: Re: Speedwork
| robp wrote: | | RunsLikeAGirl wrote: | | How long should you maintain your base before starting speedwork. Hypothetical: Say your goal base is 30 mpw. Should you run at that mileage for a few weeks before beginning speedwork, or is it ok to just jump into it when you hit that mileage goal? |
I'd maintain the base for a minimum of three weeks before seriously considering speedwork. Throw in a weekly tempo run if you want but I'd stay away from the anaerobic stuff. |
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