Threshold Training
Great article in Running Times about Threshold Training by Jack Daniels, Ph.D.
You can check the article out here...
Threshold, or T-pace, running is one of the most productive types of
training that distance runners can do. Training at this pace helps runners avoid
overtraining and yields more satisfying workouts and better consistency.
The two types of threshold training that I discuss in Daniels’ Running
Formula are tempo runs and cruise intervals. Tempo runs—steady, moderately
prolonged runs—have been around for some time, but runners and coaches define
them differently. Cruise intervals are a series of repeated runs with a brief
recovery between runs. In my book, I address the differences and similarities
between tempo and cruise-interval workouts. Here, I’ll stick to tempo runs,
including new information on extended tempo runs.
Daniels talks about the importance of these workouts and how runners must stress their "lactate clearance capability," not overstress it. He describes threshold training as "comfortably hard running." I like to use the term "running within yourself" while running hard.
You can check the article out here...
Threshold, or T-pace, running is one of the most productive types of
training that distance runners can do. Training at this pace helps runners avoid
overtraining and yields more satisfying workouts and better consistency.
The two types of threshold training that I discuss in Daniels’ Running
Formula are tempo runs and cruise intervals. Tempo runs—steady, moderately
prolonged runs—have been around for some time, but runners and coaches define
them differently. Cruise intervals are a series of repeated runs with a brief
recovery between runs. In my book, I address the differences and similarities
between tempo and cruise-interval workouts. Here, I’ll stick to tempo runs,
including new information on extended tempo runs.
Daniels talks about the importance of these workouts and how runners must stress their "lactate clearance capability," not overstress it. He describes threshold training as "comfortably hard running." I like to use the term "running within yourself" while running hard.
1 Comments:
This is a fantastic article to really start wrapping the brain around what effort/pace needs to be maintained in order to get the most out of your threshold and tempo type workouts that are mixed in throughout the different phases of training. very important. major emphasis on keeping in touch with your body, and how its responding to different efforts, and thus, really listening to your body.
Somewhat of a "run SMARTer, not necessarily harder" type theme.
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