I learned so much at our training yesterday. Although the drills felt weird and probably looked even more weird, I think they are going to help make some big differences in my form. I was amazed at the difference in form after doing them just one time.
I did drills this morning before my resistance workout. It was a great warm up. I really like the running forward and backward drill. It helps me feel the ankle lean and body placement. Wish my basement had a long wall of mirrors. (Probably not a good idea with 3 boys!)
Question 1: Is it ok if I do the drills inside in bare feet?
I am not doing them outside alone! :) I usually workout in bare feet when at home.
Mike talk about the new research on running less, better quality workouts. I am reading Runners World's Run Less Run Faster.
Which brings me to Questions 2-4: Is anyone familiar with the Run Less Run Faster marathon training program? Would you recommend it for a first timer? Can I do track repeats on a treadmill or is that cheating?
It is amazing what a few good nights of sleep and a good training session can do for the attitude. I am liking running again and looking forward to trying another long run! Bring it!
Thanks so much for your input here - it's really great to hear what drills are working for you! It helps us refine our program. Keep em' coming. And I'd say that If you have the space to do the drills inside, then definitely take advantage of it!
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ReplyDeleteKim and I are heading out to East Lansing for an 11mile run on Friday morning if you are interested. I say for sure don't over train. As a novice Marathon runner I only run 4 days a week and spin 1 time a week. I give my body 2 full rests day but then again I wanted to feel good and time was never really a goal it was to finish and beable to drink a beer injury free :)..lol
Deidre, I am familiar with that book and I will let Peg weigh in here too on it since she is familiar with it as well. I think the book is great but it depends on what your goal is for the marathon. My goal for the marathon was just to finish, so I thought it was a touch much. But I know for Peg trying to qualify for Boston, she found it really helpful. I agree with Sara in running 3 or 4 quality runs per week and resting the day before your long run.
ReplyDeletehey deirdre-i am sure it is ok to do drills in barefeet *but* it would say if you really want to get a good feel of the GFR in the *real world* setting i'd do the drills in whatever you normally run in (sneakers, 5fingers).
ReplyDeleteyou may want to ask Mike about doing track repeats on the 'mill. personally, i would rather do them outside with wind resistance and the like. but if you set your 'mill to .5% incline i say go for it inside. a bit easier to control the pace on the 'mill and i LOVE a good treadmill sweat workout.
On the run less thing, I am ALL about quality miles vs. quantity miles. Also, don't forget the cross training. If the plan calls for a 3 mile run and you do 40 minutes of swimming, I'd say that replaces it! As long as you get in your mid-distance, long run, and a quality shorter run (4 miles of speed/hill)...