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just started a new training programme with a personal trainer. at present i am doing interval training on a treadmill 3times a week. running at 16kmh for 1 minute, then a recovery pace for 1 min the nback to 16 and so on for 30 minutes. i run 10 miles on a sunday. does this sound ok or am i being incorrectly trained for a marathon?
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Most programs indicate a rest or easy day after speed work, so in theory this means you're doing your long run the day after or before an interval session - comprimising the benefits of one or the other.
14 or 15 reps also seems a bit high but if you are only doing 16kph as its as fast as the treadmill will go, then you need to try a speed session outside to find your limits
No experience in that line myself, but aren't speed reps for a marathon typically 1K or more?
Thats why IM so slow
Miss 1-2 nights sleep a week
I think 11.5 kph is MEGA fast
But im slow
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I would replace one of the treadmill sessions with a tempo run which would comprise of a 2 mile warm up followed by between 3 & 6 miles at just under 10k pace, followed by at least 1 mile cool down.
If you must train on the treadmill then you could try out different types of interval sessions. Hill reps or 5 x 3 minutes with 3 minute slow recovery. Don't forget to add a bit of incline, otherwise there is a tendency to overstride on the treadmill.
If you can get access to a running track then the interval sessions would be more effective.
I would also try and steadily increase the length of your Sunday run.
When is your marathon?
The point I was trying to make was that most treadmills don't go faster than 16kph and that if graham is already running at its top speed for 15 out of 30mins then he must already be one helluva runner.
You are all brilliant
PMA, guys
Not really as he's only doing one minute reps and then resting for a minute. not quite the same as running sustained 16kph speed
Most gym treadmills can actually go at lot faster than 16kph with a manual override.
If you are as poor as you say just run on the treadmill at "only " 16kph and you'll soon improve, believe me
working on it though
Stay focused and determined. And remember: We never know what we can achieve until we try
12 kph max, but Im working on it
Doing 11.2 kph for 200m reps with walking recovery so far
Set the treadmill at 11.6 and then get on it. You'll then have to move your legs quicker. When the time is up jump to the side and have a static recovery. trust me, you're a doctor (I think)
pathological fear of falling
but could do 11.6, just not 6 reps of it
i thought you had to try to do 6, then gradually increase the speed
I dont really like speed, always been a plodder
Except at work
Go for it!!!!!