27-01-2008, 08:56 AM
Feedback runner39:
I was reading your 10k training programs and was wondering if you go into some detail about them, they look like a good general plan but maybe too general, I am a 35:30 10k runner looking to go sub 34:30 this season, I have in the past run hard intervals in my racing season and needless to say my races have been sub par, I notice your program has the hard intervals in the main part of the program as well as races, please discuss
Reply:
Hi runner39, thank you for the question. Such questions help for the runner to better understand the programs. The 10k Training Programs provide the 3 week cycle which is meant as the development period of the athletes run towards achieving a Personal Best. You will also note that the hardest part of the training schedule is from Day 03 to Day 09 .. and you only run a race on Day19
Also look at Program Tips for further advice and note that it takes into consideration your current state of fitness via the use of the 4k time-trial before starting on the schedule
Do take note, that there is also a Race Period which is aimed at the more experienced and faster athletes. We don't recommend such race periods for just any athlete because too many athletes look for the short cut to success and would simply do the race period training instead of going through the whole process. And it can be risky for the less experienced .. the chance of injuries and sickness are very high during the race period.
There is a process to these schedules, what we recommend is that you read the Program Tips and then provide feedback and we will set you on your way. When you delve further into the programs you will discover there is a rest period followed by a build-up period, training period and a race period. When doing all the cycles you will soon discover that the intervals are very much a development factor in the program and should not affect your performance on Day 19
There is so much more we can discuss however I will try not to do data overload.
These 10k programs have been used most effectively in a "Squad Training Environment" and have brought many successful results, applying them to internet training needs more caution in application and that is where the feedback of these forums can avoid 'the mistakes' you have experienced in the past
I hope this helps
TheEd
I was reading your 10k training programs and was wondering if you go into some detail about them, they look like a good general plan but maybe too general, I am a 35:30 10k runner looking to go sub 34:30 this season, I have in the past run hard intervals in my racing season and needless to say my races have been sub par, I notice your program has the hard intervals in the main part of the program as well as races, please discuss
Reply:
Hi runner39, thank you for the question. Such questions help for the runner to better understand the programs. The 10k Training Programs provide the 3 week cycle which is meant as the development period of the athletes run towards achieving a Personal Best. You will also note that the hardest part of the training schedule is from Day 03 to Day 09 .. and you only run a race on Day19
Also look at Program Tips for further advice and note that it takes into consideration your current state of fitness via the use of the 4k time-trial before starting on the schedule
Do take note, that there is also a Race Period which is aimed at the more experienced and faster athletes. We don't recommend such race periods for just any athlete because too many athletes look for the short cut to success and would simply do the race period training instead of going through the whole process. And it can be risky for the less experienced .. the chance of injuries and sickness are very high during the race period.
There is a process to these schedules, what we recommend is that you read the Program Tips and then provide feedback and we will set you on your way. When you delve further into the programs you will discover there is a rest period followed by a build-up period, training period and a race period. When doing all the cycles you will soon discover that the intervals are very much a development factor in the program and should not affect your performance on Day 19
There is so much more we can discuss however I will try not to do data overload.
These 10k programs have been used most effectively in a "Squad Training Environment" and have brought many successful results, applying them to internet training needs more caution in application and that is where the feedback of these forums can avoid 'the mistakes' you have experienced in the past
I hope this helps
TheEd