10-06-2011, 06:04 PM
whereas the 5 x 2k session can be directly related to the speed you able to race at, you should work on achieving balance and not being totally focused on TIME and the results associated with it
once you achieve a good time in a race, say your recent 10k, there is no need to speed the 2k session up just yet, especially if you have not achieved the consistency with your supplementary runs etc ..
if you balance the training and create consistency, then you can further gain from the long runs etc
so theoretically yes, you should be able to run faster in the next 10km however it could be a one off and you could have a break down as you are not adapting and absorbing training but simply creating mental hardness to racing and time orientated goals without the lasting development needed to go say towards a 35 minute 10km.
so each year you would be able to bang yourself into shape and get the few results but no development is truly achieved
normally the more talented athletes can fall into this bracket. They are able to race against runners and beat them with natural ability, however the average runner who creates history in his running will develop to a consistent level and become better
I am hoping this all makes sense and I am hoping that there is some benefit to what is being said
TheEd
ps.. this is meant to be a positive as I recognise you as someone who falls into the talented zone
once you achieve a good time in a race, say your recent 10k, there is no need to speed the 2k session up just yet, especially if you have not achieved the consistency with your supplementary runs etc ..
if you balance the training and create consistency, then you can further gain from the long runs etc
so theoretically yes, you should be able to run faster in the next 10km however it could be a one off and you could have a break down as you are not adapting and absorbing training but simply creating mental hardness to racing and time orientated goals without the lasting development needed to go say towards a 35 minute 10km.
so each year you would be able to bang yourself into shape and get the few results but no development is truly achieved
normally the more talented athletes can fall into this bracket. They are able to race against runners and beat them with natural ability, however the average runner who creates history in his running will develop to a consistent level and become better
I am hoping this all makes sense and I am hoping that there is some benefit to what is being said
TheEd
ps.. this is meant to be a positive as I recognise you as someone who falls into the talented zone