Thursday, December 02, 2004

questions ??

Thursday late! - it's times like this on my rest day that
i sometimes wonder if my training is right or distances
that i'm aiming for are right! I guess by doing lots of
slow easy running, i will get my aerobic fitness level
up, and improve my performances at all distances.
The thing is though, which one am i really best at?
I used to think the 100m was my distance, but i'm starting
to think that maybe something longer might be the go.
Anyway, while i'm pondering all these things, i've just
thought of another interval/tempo type training run
that might be of benefit. There is a steps routine that
i sometimes do in the grandstand at the track. It takes
about 28 seconds at speed to complete and is a bit like
a hill/bounding run. I think i might do one of these with a
half pace jogging lap of the track in between, for say 6
repetitions. Should be a real good workout. Of course
the emphasis would be on really trying to push during
the step run. The 400m jog would be like a recovery.

On looking at my training over the past couple of weeks-
Not doing any bag work has probably been detrimental
as my stomach muscles don't feel quite as strong as they
should.
I'm going to stop doing the shuttle runs in my driveway
as the surface (paving stones) is way too hard, and i
can sure feel it. Also i think i'm doing too many speed
sessions each week.
My long run on the weekend needs to be longer, relaxed,
and of course fun.

****Anyone reading this please feel free to comment****

Tomorrow morning will be a 45 min slow easy run.


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