tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6741675109129288395.post4781276141928985803..comments2023-11-10T11:31:41.359+00:00Comments on Rambling on about running: A book with tunnel visionRunning Robhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16438876298746999401noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6741675109129288395.post-32980918368718103112011-05-04T13:26:37.525+01:002011-05-04T13:26:37.525+01:00I'l be interested to read your reflections on ...I'l be interested to read your reflections on how this compares to previous training as you gear up for Chester. It's interesting they don't incorporate any speedwork. If the aim of the training is to help you meet a specific time goal, do they just assume that you'll naturally get faster over time? Or is the assumption that you can already run that pace, and that you just need to learn to hold it for longer, hence the high mileage?<br /><br />As you can see, I'm looking forward to more detail!Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18411625461380393973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6741675109129288395.post-1867642959982423722011-05-04T11:14:07.974+01:002011-05-04T11:14:07.974+01:00Thanks a lot for that review: it's great to he...Thanks a lot for that review: it's great to hear from someone I know will have an informed opinion and not just blindly accept things stated in the book(s).<br /><br />I wish I could follow a plan but to be honest the science just confuses me. I still can't even get my head around tempos...<br /><br />Those high-mileage plans sound like they'd suit me though, as I need lots of miles to satisfy my distance addiction...but I probably wouldn't understand the speed sessions (what are strides/drills anyway!?!?)<br /><br />In terms of tapering, I err...don't. I tend to sabotage my marathon efforts this way but I just ran 'normal' mileage weeks for my previous two. Stupid I know, but I have never run the way you're 'supposed' to. The only other runner I've seen defy convention (haha, rebellious me) in this way is much faster, slimmer and fitter than me at http://www.skinnyrunner.com. She's my idol!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11577732790717175356noreply@blogger.com