Training: time -vs- distance?
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From: Gas Bag on 29 Jan 2008 23:48 X-No-Archive: This is something I am sure many people query, but it's something that I have not been able to find any clear advice for. It's regarding training for a given time, rather than covering a set distance. If there's anyone that might be able to offer some advice, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.
From: Dom on 30 Jan 2008 02:38 I know an Ironman triathlete that trains on time for running, distance for cycling and sets for swimming. She is a strong runner, so she only does maintenance on her running, keeping the conditioning in her legs. She focuses more on the other triathlon legs because they need more attention. Dom.
From: arlandmac on 1 Feb 2008 20:21 Well - I am a triathlon coach and mostly I prescribe workouts based on time. Obivously when doing interval training we use distance vs time sets in swimming e.g 10x100yds on 1:30, on the cycle usually time and watt based intervals - e.g. 230 Watts for 20 minutes and running - distance and time also 8x400 with 1:30 jog recovery. For volume based training we do straight open water swims 1K up and back and just record times, bike same we bike a loop of a known distance - or if time based can go 1:30 out and 1:30 back or 40K out 40K back - running same principles. Typically time or distance doesn't matter so long as you are getting the proper volume - typically you want to be able to handle 2x the race distance - so if you race is 5K you should be able to run 10K comfortably, and if you have to ride 40K your long rides should take you up to 80K (50miles) any other questions feel free to email me Arland Macasieb Exercise Physiologist TeamTBB "We make life better - two wheels at a time (tm)" www.teamtbb.com www.thebikeboutique.com Email Arland(a)teamtbb.com
From: info on 4 Feb 2008 08:44 Training for time compared to distance is really dependant on what you want to achieve! If its pure weightloss then you could run for a certain period of time but you might be able to achieve the same benefits in a shorter period of time if you were to work at a higher intensity. For more info why not visit our interactive community at www.fitnessvideopodcasts.com We would be very pleased to answer any questions!
From: rick++ on 4 Feb 2008 10:11
Over half your training should be simialr for the type of race you are planning for - short fast, long, whatever. |