I don’t know much of anything about computers but I do know a thing or two about the different systems we use for running. A good understanding of the various types of running and the stresses it places on the body will help describe how I’m holding up under this training program. Important to note that much like the original McLatchie Method, there are consecutive days of work loads applied, but each application serves a different system.
LSD- Long Slow Distance, that is for Sundays. Easy running that builds capillaries, burns fat as the primary fuel source, teaches patience and the ability to stay on your feet.
Hills- On Mondays. Repeats, focusing on form over speed although controlled Giddyup is applied. Develops high knee lift and arm carriage necessary for faster running.
Aerobic Threshold- Tuesdays are another long day but this time the pace is increased but not beyond conversational, you should still be able to talk, no gasping or panting allowed
Fartlek- Wednesdays we are developing raw speed by incorporating the fastest running of the week, in measured amounts and distances, ranging from 5K-10K race pace.
Trying to do any of these 4 basic ingredients on back to back days would likely lead to burn out or injury. Having a keen intuitive sense of what you are working and why allows for the honest effort necessary for the development of each system.
Killer Coach, a mate of the most devious kind, his skull and crossbones and devilish grin says it all.
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