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runners run too hard. We log the majority of our miles at moderate- and high-intensity speeds, barely deigning to hit the low-intensity paces that are so essential to building an aerobic base. Yes, running slow takes longer. Yes, you may not feel quite as accomplished postrun. But go too hard too often and instead of seeing performance benefits, yo

If currently you run only three or four times per week, set a goal to run six or seven times per week. According to the World Health Organization, daily aerobic exercise is required for maximum all-around health. As a runner, you might as well meet this requirement by running. Not only will your health improve but your running will too.

TEMPO RUNS A tempo run is a sustained effort in Zone 3 sandwiched between a warm-up and a cool-down. Tempo runs are a very effective means of enhancing a runner’s ability to sustain relatively aggressive speeds. They are emphasized in the peak phase of training for races of all distances from 5K to the marathon.

Au suivant ! Lors de l’Ultra-Trail de Côte d’Or j’ai couru pendant une vingtaine de kilomètres avec un presque sexagénaire meneur d’allure aux 100 km de Millau depuis plusieurs années. Il m’a expliqué deux choses : – qu’il fallait, pour les longues distances, courir « au cardio », c’est-à-dire ne pas se préoccuper de sa vitesse de progression, mais

1. Walang bagong outfit/shoes for the race. Kailangan na-test mo na sa training run lahat ng isusuot mo for the race.


2. Wag padadala sa excitement ng gunstart. Madami ang hahataw dyan. Wag sabayan. Easy pace lang. Mahaba ang 42.2. You want to conserve your energy.


3. Run a negative split. Mas mabagal ang pace sa first half dapat. Then dahan dahan magdagdag s

period, and each interval can be run close to maximum speed.