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Speed Work - 10k Training

guest — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:32:24 GMT

How many times a week should I do speedwork if I'm training for a 10k? I usually just do it once a week and the literature seems to point to the "more mileage less speedwork" philosophy. I'm curious because a friend of mine does speedwork 3-4 times a week and runs only 40 miles a week. He says it's what works best for him and his 10k is hovering around 33 minutes right now. He's almost 40.

Re: 200+ Pound Club!

guest — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:14:51 GMT

Congrats! And good luck! My good friend started at 210 and slimmed down to 160 and runs a 3 hr marathon!

Re: Breathing troubles

guest — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:01:38 GMT

That's strange because it sounds like exercise induced asthma. I suffered this myself. It went away when I reduced my training volume.

I suppose it could be some sort of nerve impingment from a neck or back injury. Running will compress the spine. Perhaps you should try some yoga to lengthen your spine.

Re: Listen to Music While Running?

guest — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 07:49:37 GMT

I love listeining to music when I run. I do, at times however, like to turn it off and space out.

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