Having trouble running
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maddiesmum
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I find that I need to run twice per week as a minimum in order not to lose running endurance. Three times is the optimum amount. This probably has nothing to do with CLX, but everything to do with your lack of running time recently.
Clare
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pinkquinn
Cathlete
If I am hitting the weights super duper hard sometimes I am too cooked to do my cardio days. After I have adjusted to my routine I slowly add my cardio back in.
If this style of workout is new to you, and taking you to the next level, then make sure you have enough recovery time, sleep, and nutrition.
If this style of workout is new to you, and taking you to the next level, then make sure you have enough recovery time, sleep, and nutrition.
JeanneMarie
Cathlete
I would agree that one day a week isn't enough running to keep up your endurance. I run 3 miles every day, and it's pretty easy for me. Maybe up your running to at least 3 days a week?
Little Lady
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I'd recommend doing 2 minute intervals of very fast running with walking. It will strengthen the heart quicker than a steady pace. It's not as boring too. JodelleFitz20 replied on your always hungry thread. She is a big runner and a fitness instructor. She would have good advice.
hriacobacci
Cathlete
I've been slacking on my running too and noticed just how much endurance I have lost when my DH and I ran over the weekend. I was up to running 4 miles without much of a struggle, I was hitting my wall at 1.5! I realized that if I am going to run, then I need to do so twice a week at the VERY least. Maybe 2 4-5 mile runs and 1 HIIT or Tempo workout.
HIIT and tempo runs on the treadmill are definitely great ways to build in strength and they cut the boredom level on the treadmill too.
HIIT and tempo runs on the treadmill are definitely great ways to build in strength and they cut the boredom level on the treadmill too.
hriacobacci
Cathlete
Similar to the HIIT work, but you just do a fast pace at a longer interval. You're not just punching hard for 30 or 60 seconds but rather maintaining your fast pace for 3-5 mins (for example). You can probably do a search and find out better/more accurate info LOL. My understanding is that it helps you build up endurance for sustaining the faster paces you typically run during a race.
Here's an article: http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-267--11909-0,00.html
Here's an article: http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-267--11909-0,00.html
Little Lady
Cathlete
So HIIT is very short bursts, and anything over a minute would be considered interval training?
hriacobacci
Cathlete
Not really sure how the line is truly defined. From most of what I've read about HIIT is that they are 30-60 second bursts going just as hard as you possibly can then recover at that same 30-60 second interval. I've also read some suggestions were you would do 30 seconds all out then recover at 90 seconds.
There are lots of different interval/tempo drills too. Another one that is less structured is called Fartlek: http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-263--12081-0,00.html
There are lots of different interval/tempo drills too. Another one that is less structured is called Fartlek: http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-263--12081-0,00.html
i teach a bootcamp class where we run at least a mile maybe more some days and do other cardio but only run consistantly lately for 1 day so this pas weekend I ran both saturday and sunday and completed 4 miles one day and 5 the next but with great effort the last 1-2 miles. I definately think In order to keep my running endurance up I should run 2 days a week even though I am doing other cardio in CLX and bootcamp class. Nothing simulates running other than running. thanks
morningstar
Cathlete
Definitely, other cardio doesn't prepare you for running, any more than running prepares you for step or stair climbing, etc.