tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post6430015242737534767..comments2023-09-17T03:37:04.931-04:00Comments on Maine Runner: Recovery RunJamie Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09819417283043630893noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post-8303457488180573862009-03-04T21:19:00.000-05:002009-03-04T21:19:00.000-05:00I used that as an extreme example. And if you did...I used that as an extreme example. And if you did, you wouldn't be the first person, heheh.Blaine Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850230392841736295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post-37422088606752719452009-03-04T13:54:00.000-05:002009-03-04T13:54:00.000-05:00Three sessions per week?! Are you on crack? Dude...Three sessions per week?! Are you on crack? Dude, once a week would be plenty.Jamie Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09819417283043630893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post-6051763760516549232009-03-04T13:36:00.000-05:002009-03-04T13:36:00.000-05:00"There are no health benefits for running faster. ..."There are no health benefits for running faster. It’s only for the ego." -- Jeff Galloway<BR/><BR/>I think that regular speed work will make a big difference in your ultra runs, because it makes you more efficient at processing oxygen at faster speeds. Even though you won't be running that fast, you still will become more efficient at the paces you run the ultra at, which will only help.<BR/><BR/>The thing to bear in mind, though, is that you don't want to be pushing your mileage up and introducing tough speed sessions at the same time. The best way to go about it for most people is to raise your mileage first, get to where you want to be, and then start doing speed work at that level of weekly mileage.<BR/><BR/>If you <I>are</I> going to start doing speedwork now, then start out slow and don't jump into 3 sessions per week while bringing your mileage up 10-15% or something silly like that. Start with 1 speed session per week and keep the number of reps slow until you've had a while to adapt to the new stresses.Blaine Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850230392841736295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post-53454274293498491662009-03-04T07:47:00.000-05:002009-03-04T07:47:00.000-05:00I enjoy speed work as it makes me feel like I am a...I enjoy speed work as it makes me feel like I am accomplishing something and the progress can be measured rather quickly. The results will show up in the next couple workouts.<BR/><BR/> As far as wether or not it helps my running in longer races, I figure it has to help some. even if just when kicking at the finish.pathfinderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05064923768168080475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post-62558516992970667822009-03-04T07:38:00.000-05:002009-03-04T07:38:00.000-05:00I haven't run nearly as fast in my ultras since I ...I haven't run nearly as fast in my ultras since I stopped doing regular speed work about five years ago. I've added it back to my training over the past few months and I think it is already helping. Of course, we'll have to wait for my next ultra to tell for sure. Good luck with your training.Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06280988022460450306noreply@blogger.com