So I mentioned double runs yesterday and reading more about them I am eager to shoot for doubles at least three times a week. Some days will be a longer run in the morning and a short "tempo"(ish)run in the later afternoon and some days this will be reversed with he second run aiding recovery. Hopefully soon a track workout will be added into this mix as well.
I added doubles during my training for Seneca 50k and felt great after with more miles left in me - I neglected them for North Face and felt nowhere near refreshed - not to mention that I didn't bounce back as quickly afterwards. I believe that the doubles had my body geared to run and recover quicker to be ready to train again and my reading has beared this out. Doubles also increase your running economy which leads to greater speed (in all distances)and again my own experince tells me this is true - especially when paired with a high raw vegan diet which enhances recovery, weight loss. speed and strength (running wise if not lifting)
For ultra's there is the added benifit of learning to run on tired legs and in a general fatuiged state.
If anyone decides to add this to their training plan please start slow, ease into and do some more research on how it may apply your own individule goals. Make sure you hydrate between runs, get at least 500 calories (fruit ideally - and yes fruit has protein)and wait at least 4 hours (ideally) between runs.
This plan will fall perectly along side mt wish to start doing a bit of track work as well. So I'm excited and will be sure to write more about how this pans out.
Stay tuned!
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