I did podcast #2 for Endurance Planet today. It's already up and running. 8 solid questions with a little minimalist shoe talk which is probably going to get me in to trouble. I feel pressed when answering the questions and I don't think I convey my thoughts perfectly. I don't think quickly on my feet. I also talk too much about myself rather than answering the question. Rookie.
We're supposed to get 12 inches of snow tomorrow with another 6 on Wednesday!!! Finally! I'm super excited for some weather to make things interesting.
Great podcast. Thanks for answering my question! A little follow up: How often should I be doing hill repeats/hill work and where should they fall in my week? Thanks
ReplyDeleteNah, that was good and informative. You answered the barefoot question like I usually do: go easy! Honestly I consider stuff like Five Fingers to be a training or conditioning tool, even though I know some people totally switch over.
ReplyDeleteI was wondering about GZ's question myself, and hadn't really considered efficiency.
I'm going to stop reading your preface on this blog before listening to your podcast. I didn't get the sense you were talking about yourself at all! Some great questions on that one...
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ReplyDeleteRob- One of the biggest mistakes we make is to go in to our key sessions too fatigued to 'perform' well. With a long easy run it's acceptable and IMO even preferred. But with a session that targets power you need to be rested enough to get full muscle activation. So, I would try to do something like this:
T. RUN-hill work 6 X 1:00 building to maximum effort on each.
W. RUN/BIKE-EZ
Th. RUN- medium long run with progression
F. RUN/BIKE-EZ
Sa. RUN- Long hill repeats of ~3:00-5:00 or hill fartlek/ tempo
Su. Run-long endurance (MAF/Z2)
M RUN/BIKE-EZ
mtnrunner2- Thanks. I think the minimalist (Vibrams specifically) idea is good, but like you I think of it more as a tool or drill that develops lower leg strength and better economy. I also like the idea of just wearing a racing flat over a something like the Vibrams. To each his own though. If it works for you and you like them then go for it.
Brett- Thanks man. They were very good questions. I hope people keep them coming!
Great info. Thanks for doing the podcasts, I really enjoy listening to them.
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