focused on hill repeats, a speedwork period, a racing peak, and finally a recovery period before you start all over. No training system is more widely accepted. But critics say that all key training elements can be woven into a one- or two-week cycle
motivated – once you’ve completed the run.Strike a balance between... Running & cross-trainingAerobic activities such as cycling, vigorous hiking, swimming, pool running and using your health club’s exercise machines offer an array of benefits. On days when
for the race: they are the closest approximation to the kind of runner congestion you can expect on April 26.Cross out cross-training Or at least cut back on it during this month of higher-mileage running. Lighten up on the weight-training, too. Cycling
