tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614129246696786322.post2237091989228825044..comments2024-02-12T00:46:20.708-08:00Comments on PiccolaPineCone: When does mileage become junk mileage?PiccolaPineConehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09520539255908849462noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614129246696786322.post-49310624024738748682010-03-13T06:51:14.181-08:002010-03-13T06:51:14.181-08:00Hi RunMom,
Thanks for your comment. I am familiar ...Hi RunMom,<br />Thanks for your comment. I am familiar with the RLRF plan and I think it has a lot of merit. I certainly agree with the notion that every run should have a purpose and I agree that their three staples (long, speed & tempo) are the backbone of any distance training program. I do however think that some volume for volume's sake helps a runner achieve certain physiological changes that are important for improving fitness e.g. increasing mitochondrial density and training the neuromuscular system to allow the legs to turn over efficiently on tired legs. So I guess I am struggling to figure out when does the sheer volume component of a training program become junk mileage? As I write this I think I have my own answer - one just has to look for the classic signs of over-training, increased heart rate first thing in the morning, deterioration of interval times or racing performance.PiccolaPineConehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09520539255908849462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614129246696786322.post-9673286531850426772010-03-12T10:47:08.482-08:002010-03-12T10:47:08.482-08:00I'm testing out a new theory regarding junk mi...I'm testing out a new theory regarding junk miles myself! I just read a couple months ago Run Less Run Faster and am giving it a go. They would classify junk miles as any run that doesn't have a purpose (long, speedwork, or tempo). It seems to be working out pretty well so far. (My book review was Jan 30 in my archives if you're interested.)<br /><br />BTW- I couldn't figure out how to reply to your comment on my blog privately. So I just commented back to you. Hope that's ok & hope the legs feel better soon!RunMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10186929075310004071noreply@blogger.com