Official Winter Training Thread

oh I wish we had indoor.

I dont think they exsist back here =/

Our "indoor" is actually outdoors, but in the winter. Trust me, you are not missing much pinthin.

indoor is sweet in ND cause it's unofficial and our winters last a long time to outdoor is in March. The means a long base, plus a fun and good indoor season (about 5 meets.)

baby got track wrote:Our "indoor" is actually outdoors, but in the winter. Trust me, you are not missing much pinthin.

?? really, huh that must be cold.

Still having track for two seasons seems like it would help me break my spring times.

why is it always the "official" thread for these haha..like theres an unofficial one ha. idk it just makes me laugh.

I'm planning on building a huge base this winter.

i love indoor track.........

1) would it be better to run outside in bad weather, thus a slower pace or swim and bike?
2) in your opinion, based off my pr's, can i break 11 in the 2 mile in may?

P2 wrote:1) would it be better to run outside in bad weather, thus a slower pace or swim and bike?
2) in your opinion, based off my pr's, can i break 11 in the 2 mile in may?

Outside. SPECIFITY!

What are your PRs? And it really depends on too many things.

Pinthin wrote:oh I wish we had indoor.

I dont think they exsist back here =/

i dont have indoor season either. so i have like 4 months of no racing

We don't have indoor track either, I'm planning on building to 45-50 MPW but mostly just going to try to run as many days (despite the crappy weather) as possible.

P2 wrote:1) would it be better to run outside in bad weather, thus a slower pace or swim and bike?
2) in your opinion, based off my pr's, can i break 11 in the 2 mile in may?

1) duh, yes.
2) not right now, but with some more work and time, yes. definetly possible.

P2 wrote:1) would it be better to run outside in bad weather, thus a slower pace or swim and bike?
2) in your opinion, based off my pr's, can i break 11 in the 2 mile in may?

1. Running is going to help your running more than anything. Swimming is a really good cross training though.

2. May is a long time away and if you train hard until then you'll probably break 11. Last year I was running 18's during xc and then I ran mid 10's 3200s during the track season

you're suppose to take a break before winter training right?

Some people on rws are making me second guess myself, but I'm pretty sure thats what I've been told. How long should it be?

^ at least a week

im taking two weeks.

I am really really hesitant to take any time off; I get out of shape very quickly. Can I just take like two ridiculously easy weeks instead of two complete rest weeks?

baby got track wrote:I am really really hesitant to take any time off; I get out of shape very quickly. Can I just take like two ridiculously easy weeks instead of two complete rest weeks?

If your not injuried or anything sure. I only took 3 days off from track before starting xc base. I'm taking a month off now though because I want to make sure my ankle is healed 100% before I start running again. Swimming starts in 2 or 3 weeks though.

My season isn't over for another 3 weeks. Since I am injured, I'm thinking about just taking the next two weeks off and then starting back with swimming and running really easy. In about a month, I'll probably start strength training for my legs because I think if I had stronger quads and calves, I wouldn't be injured so often or so severely.

Is this a good plan?

Running With Scissors wrote:

baby got track wrote:I am really really hesitant to take any time off; I get out of shape very quickly. Can I just take like two ridiculously easy weeks instead of two complete rest weeks?

If your not injuried or anything sure. I only took 3 days off from track before starting xc base. I'm taking a month off now though because I want to make sure my ankle is healed 100% before I start running again. Swimming starts in 2 or 3 weeks though.

Okay good thanks.

Running With Scissors wrote:

baby got track wrote:I am really really hesitant to take any time off; I get out of shape very quickly. Can I just take like two ridiculously easy weeks instead of two complete rest weeks?

If your not injuried or anything sure. I only took 3 days off from track before starting xc base. I'm taking a month off now though because I want to make sure my ankle is healed 100% before I start running again. Swimming starts in 2 or 3 weeks though.

Maybe that's why.

I'm in the same boat baby..lol

But I get out of shape to fast and I dont feel like going back to zero, so my coach says 2 weeks..but I'm thinking maybe 1 week then 1 week cross training weights etc.

Im running morning/afternoon. 100 mpw again.

I'm running 5X a week for marathon training, and beginning to train harder for a half ironman that I signed up for with my aunt.

Push Towards State wrote:Im running morning/afternoon. 100 mpw again.

What's your PR?