Comments on: Is Weekly Running Mileage Over-Rated?

By: Mark e

Mark e — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 19:08:07 +0000

Jason, how long does a big block of volume usually take to show up in race results?

By: Increasing Running Mileage Safely: Forget the 10% Rule

Increasing Running Mileage Safely: Forget the 10% Rule — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:55:58 +0000

[...] I increase my miles only 5-10% and hold it at that level for several weeks. Consistency and long-term development is more important than jumps in [...]

By: Fitz’s Training Journal: May 3rd to June 6th.

Fitz’s Training Journal: May 3rd to June 6th. — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:52:10 +0000

[...] point so I’m not too upset that this month wasn’t a great training block. After all, thinking long term is the surest path to [...]

By: Fitz

Fitz — Fri, 28 May 2010 10:16:05 +0000

Thanks Patrick. That’s a good question and generally the answer is 2006. I had a monster summer and fall xc season in terms of volume and it allowed me to run huge PR’s in 8k xc, the 3k, mile, 5k, and I debuted in the steeple (ended up being top 10 D3 NE). In the summer I did two triathlon’s then debuted in 10k XC, running well in both. 2007 was great for me too – I ran great times for 10 miles and the half-marathon. I may post about this…

By: Patrick

Patrick — Fri, 28 May 2010 04:05:53 +0000

Thanks for sharing this; it’s both personal and informative — a nice read. Curious to know when your best performance season was? You mention best mileage years, but curious to know if that correlated directly (more or less) with actual race day performance. Thanks!

By: Training Journal: 3.29 – 5.2.10

Training Journal: 3.29 – 5.2.10 — Mon, 24 May 2010 11:42:54 +0000

[...] recently emphasized that I am focusing on long term results and weekly mileage is less important than monthly and annual volume. This is a critical training [...]

By: Fitz

Fitz — Sun, 23 May 2010 22:45:39 +0000

Varied goals are great. They help keep you motivated, in better overall shape, and injury-free – that’s why I like to hit the gym and get on my road bike.

By: Dave C.

Dave C. — Sun, 23 May 2010 13:47:38 +0000

I just try to make sure I see some kind of improvement, in some area over time. My athletic goals are pretty varied though, so I am plateau’ing in one area, I’m bound to be improving in another. It’s easy to get a little absorbed with progress though, sometimes I have to force myself to be happy with small gains and not get worked up over missed training opportunities.

By: Fitz

Fitz — Thu, 20 May 2010 01:36:21 +0000

Thanks Matt! The shortsighted aspect of running and trying to do too much, too soon applies to so much more than running. Fad diets that don’t last, unsustainable eating patterns, it’s all the same principle.

Love what you’re doing at Healthy Lifestyle Design! Cheers, – Fitz.

By: Matt Gartland

Matt Gartland — Thu, 20 May 2010 00:38:36 +0000

Good article Jason! I particularly like your points about not being shortsighted. I feel that much of the “health” society is unfortunately slanting (or already slanted) towards such narrow and shallows views.

And thanks for including Healthy Lifestyle Design too!

Best,
Matt