Since the running boom of the 1970's there has been a constant, and often controversial, evolution of the best way to train to run faster and farther. Over 40 years, scientific research has allowed the running community to develop certain constants in training, many of them pointing to the simple fact that there are very few constants in training.
One often-ignored constant of training is the practice of building a season up to a peak race. To be a competitive racer is not just going out and repeating workout after workout expecting to run a new Personal Record in every race. The standard, and proven, construction of a racing season involves 4 to 5 macro-cycles (or phases) that lead to a taper (recovery period) prior to a peak race. After reaching a peak, it is often difficult to continue running at the same high level of running, so a rest phase often precedes the next base phase leading to a new peak. This creates a long-term look at running, and allows runners to see a life-time cycle of improvement and racing.
Peak Performance Training is intended to provide information on running as well as specific workouts and training phases daily with the intention of reaching a peak race twice each year. Whether running a 5k, 10k, half-marathon, or marathon, there will be specific workouts geared to allowing you to reach a race in peak shape, ready to run a new PR.
Before beginning any training program consult a physician and make sure that you are capable of exercising up to high intensities. In the mean time check out some of the links on the blog!
Base Phase Workout:
30-45 minute run at a consistent pace
Followed by MWOD: http://www.mobilitywod.com/2011/04/episode-213365-recovering-your-jumping-calves.html
Post distance run, feelings, comments, questions and compare your calves and feet before and after MWOD
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