Building nicely Scott. Question: At what stage did you hit 190K? After 1, 2, 3 ... years running? Yes I'm interested (Lydiard Program). Keep these updates coming. If you survive it, I may consider a less painful version.
After about 5 or 6 years of running on a regular basis Mark. Not sure how I did it now, looking back, was working full time and had a young family. Guess I just got it in my head that high mileage was the only way to a PB. I think it is/was but it comes with great risks to ones long term progress.
Good consistent weeks there Scott. You're doing well off the "low" mileage (still doing about 3 times as much as me!). I think high mileage can work well (140-160+) but there's a point of diminishing returns - also risky in terms of adequate recovery, which is difficult when working full-time. After all, fitness improves during the rest period of a training schedule.
Glad things are going well. Smart move not running 190 Kms and the like. Being uninjured is the way to go. Run well.
ReplyDeleteBuilding nicely Scott. Question: At what stage did you hit 190K? After 1, 2, 3 ... years running? Yes I'm interested (Lydiard Program). Keep these updates coming. If you survive it, I may consider a less painful version.
ReplyDeleteAfter about 5 or 6 years of running on a regular basis Mark. Not sure how I did it now, looking back, was working full time and had a young family. Guess I just got it in my head that high mileage was the only way to a PB. I think it is/was but it comes with great risks to ones long term progress.
ReplyDeleteGood consistent weeks there Scott. You're doing well off the "low" mileage (still doing about 3 times as much as me!). I think high mileage can work well (140-160+) but there's a point of diminishing returns - also risky in terms of adequate recovery, which is difficult when working full-time. After all, fitness improves during the rest period of a training schedule.
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