of a canoe. Thats how one coach once summed up the need for an aerobic base before the fast times will come. Once youve built that platform of steady work, and only then, should you start thinking about speedwork, hillwork and fartlek. This base
and then function effectively at work! From now on, I shall be doing my long runs midweek. I managed a great hillwork session too. I picked the worst hill in our area but to be honest - dare I say it - I didn't find it too hard. I don't know how much I got out
