Train smart & listen to my body! Become a D1 All American!
Long-Term Running Goals:
One step at a time...
Personal:
Attend CU in Architectural Engineering.
"If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds' worth of distance run, Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!"
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Wed, Jun 07, 2006
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3.10
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3.10
Ran a 5k today in 18:12, but under extreme heat and wind, and completed one big hill. Very grueling and painful run for such a short distance.
Comments
From Sasha Pachev on Wed, Jun 07, 2006 at 21:15:30
Nick:
I noticed you are doing 5 K time trials daily. Once a week is a good idea, but more often than that leads to overtraining. At this point, I recommend trying to jog 6-8 miles a day 6 days a week with one day of rest. Do this for a couple of week, then make it 8-10 miles a day if you are handling it well. When you have the extra energy, back off the pace, and go a few extra miles instead. At this point, distance for you will do more than speed. A couple of days right before a race, cut down both the mileage and pace to have fresh legs.
From Nick Miller on Fri, Jun 09, 2006 at 14:33:42
Hey Sasha, I have a quick question. Is it better to cross train, meaning that you run one day and bike the next in order to build up all muscles in your legs, or to run every day? I have heard that only running can build up particular muscles on the outside of the leg, while leaving others very weak. This can lead to knee problems because the outer leg muscles "dominate" when taking a stride, which can de-align your knee when taking a step. I have heard mixed reviews on the "right" way to train, so if you have any input that would be much appreciated!
From Sasha Pachev on Mon, Jun 12, 2006 at 12:58:26
Nick:
If you want to be a runner, your best bet is to run. Some cross-training can be beneficial, but it should not replace your running. When you run, your muscles should naturally develop in a way that is properly balanced for running without injuries. If you notice it is not happening, it may be a good idea to add some weight training to strengthen the muscles that are lagging behind.
Of course, things change if your goal is to merely develop all of the muscles in the body, or to train for a triathlon.
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