Ran my first half-marathon early this May and ran around 1hr52min. I didn't train enough for hills and that costed me so much time. My second half-marathon this July I'll make sure to focus on more hill training and hopefully crack 1hr 45min. 'Trust the process'
Enjoyed the video - great training tips as always :). I especially liked the idea of consistent running versus getting fewer but longer runs. I tend to get fixated on logging those long run miles but have found that my training is steadier and recovery better when I just get in a shorter daily run. :)
I'm following u guys since April and I've found your videos very interesting, I've done 6 HM but always 2h15 2h 23 (very hot weather though) and I would like to improve those times, any suggestions more specific 4 so who is already in a medium level (I run 5 time/week...26mi)
What incline level on the treadmill best replicates an average hill? I live in an area that is totally flat for miles and have to rely on the treadmill for inclines.
YES great question.... I would advise working between 3-5% depending on how you feel and how hard the day is. But yes, I actually run a lot of intervals on 3.5%, its still a hill, but you can work on running pretty hard on it.
I would also add to say.... "FORM." If you keep going through some small checklist of form, and you do that every 7-10 minutes...you will be SHOCKED how fast the time goes by!
Thanks for the advice, right now working on incorporating hill runs On hill runs, how do you handle the decending part? Is it part of the workout as well, or the workout is mainly when you are running uphill?
Absolutely.... its a HUGE part of the workout. That is the reality of racing.... and learning to keep footspeed and use the downhillls to truly move fast, while recovering your physiology, is HIGHLY important.
Hi Guys, I had a calf strain about a month ago doing 800m intervals, and am worried to get back into the faster stuff. (I'm 47) plan to run a sub 20 5k this year, and a 1:40 half marathon so some advice on strengthening my calves would be appreciated. A
Hey Arran! Here are a few videos that might help you out! What Makes Your Calves Sore While Running - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WT1arUtkm5A.html Calf Health Pt 1, Tissue - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WV4Wv-Qepzw.html Calf Health Pt 3, Warm Up - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NHRDd3oX9e8.html
ABSOLUTELY follow the ideas below... and I'll add this.... don't jump back into speed, do hill work first and make sure the calves handle that well. Once you prove you can handle some good hill work, then go with the speed after.
What the fuck...it’s ALL about the miles. There is nothing more important than the number of miles run during a marathon train up. Don’t try to fancy talk around it...and there are several takes on a tempo run, if you’re a coach you should share that. Alright kids (hands clasped together)?
