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Correct Method for Building an aerobic Base

BackOrdered

BackOrdered

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Thisguy said:
Here's something to try when you're ready to take aim at that target time:

Let's use 9 minutes as an example. Go to a track and run 1/4 mile in 1:30 or under, then rest for 90 seconds, then run another 1/4 in 1:30 or under. Do this until you do six laps. Try this for a week or two, then decrease your rest time by 10 seconds. The idea is that you should be able to reduce the rest time until it's gone so you can run 1.5 miles continously at a 90 second 1/4 mile pace.
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Does that really work? I may give that a shot.
 
awesomes

awesomes

Kick ass, take names, ask questions later
Since we are talking about jogging I thought I'd throw this out there. I get really bored when I am jogging. Physically I have no issues, but my brain gets bored really easily. Music doesn't help. Anyone have issues with this or is it just me and my weird self? :icon_tong
 
snake020

snake020

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awesomes said:
Since we are talking about jogging I thought I'd throw this out there. I get really bored when I am jogging. Physically I have no issues, but my brain gets bored really easily. Music doesn't help. Anyone have issues with this or is it just me and my weird self? :icon_tong
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Vary your workouts. Throw in some speed work as described above.
 
Trev82

Trev82

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running combined w/ lifting

Right now i'm working full time 7-3, i come home from work drink a protein/creatine shake and go to the gym for 45-1hr then come home and have another shake. If i'm trying to train for the Marine PFT (3mi run) when should i be running? It appears as though the only time i have is after my gym workout and after my shake, since that is the case how long after should i wait to do the run, do i need to abandon my lifting program, etc?
 
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Rasczak

Marine
you should run before you lift. It gets your HR up. That's how I do it atleast. You should try running in the mornings Wake up an hour or 2 before you work and go running. It really helps you throughout the rest of your day also.
 
BigRed389

BigRed389

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tiz84 said:
So it doesn't do anything for endurance? Makes sense. After all, you aren't running more than 6 laps and the key to endurance is distance.
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The thing is...the PRT doesn't really seem like an endurance event...the 1.5 mile run should for males be done in at least 13:00 regardless of age, and then throw in 8 minutes for pushups/situps+rest time and it's only ~20 minutes or so for the event, ~15 minutes of actual exertion tops.

Anybody with their body in normal working order can gut out 1.5 miles...it's just a matter of whether or not you're fast enough.
 
BackOrdered

BackOrdered

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awesomes said:
Since we are talking about jogging I thought I'd throw this out there. I get really bored when I am jogging. Physically I have no issues, but my brain gets bored really easily. Music doesn't help. Anyone have issues with this or is it just me and my weird self? :icon_tong
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I think of all the things that frustrate me when I run. The time flies by...
 
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Rasczak

Marine
awesomes said:
Since we are talking about jogging I thought I'd throw this out there. I get really bored when I am jogging. Physically I have no issues, but my brain gets bored really easily. Music doesn't help. Anyone have issues with this or is it just me and my weird self? :icon_tong
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I run listening to a cadence cd.
 
BarrettRC8

BarrettRC8

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Trev82 said:
Right now i'm working full time 7-3, i come home from work drink a protein/creatine shake and go to the gym for 45-1hr then come home and have another shake. If i'm trying to train for the Marine PFT (3mi run) when should i be running? It appears as though the only time i have is after my gym workout and after my shake, since that is the case how long after should i wait to do the run, do i need to abandon my lifting program, etc?
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If its an easy run day I'll do it right after lifting. I prefer lifting before running because you've already depleted the glycogen in your muscles by the time you start your run which equates to more fat loss; a benefit while cutting.

If its a hard day, i.e., long run or interval workout, I'll try to have several hours between the two workouts, either running in the morning or the evening, or simply skipping the gym for the day.

If the run is your weakest event, put your main focus and effort on that, if it's pullups or situps, then do that.
 
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eddie

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feddoc said:
Nope, no negative effect.


WRT the higher heart rate, no problem there either....unless you have a bad ticker.


FWIW, I used to get on it and get my HR up to 190 or so for a brief period. I have this thing about pushing myself a bit further. I also wanted to test my theory that an old SOB like me could do it without popping a gasket.
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How accurate are heart rate monitors on bikes, treadmills, and elipiticals?
 
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