Saucony Shay XC, courtesy of Saucony Running
In fine tuning your training, the value of a coach can not be underestimated. As you get into shape, there is a fine line between under training and over training. If you have a concern that the week six of training is too much, then keep the Saturday run as a modest 30 minute run. If you would like to race, then, consider the race, but have objectives. Using the race as a hill workout and a good final finish practice is a great way to run a 5k or 6k race. Always remember, warming up and cooling down.
Saucony RBR Summer Mileage Program, Week Six, Day Six
Saturday: Warm Up, 30 minute run, Cooldown, or, if you need a competition, then find a 5k-6k hilly race and work the hills and the work on a strong finish. Always warm up and cool down after workouts.
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Larry Eder has had a 52-year involvement in the sport of athletics. Larry has experienced the sport as an athlete, coach, magazine publisher, and now, journalist and blogger. His first article, on Don Bowden, America's first sub-4 minute miler, was published in RW in 1983. Larry has published several magazines on athletics, from American Athletics to the U.S. version of Spikes magazine. He currently manages the content and marketing development of the RunningNetwork, The Shoe Addicts, and RunBlogRun. Of RunBlogRun, his daily pilgrimage with the sport, Larry says: "I have to admit, I love traveling to far away meets, writing about the sport I love, and the athletes I respect, for my readers at runblogrun.com, the most of anything I have ever done, except, maybe running itself." Also does some updates for BBC Sports at key events, which he truly enjoys.
Theme song: Greg Allman, " I'm no Angel."
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