This is Week 10 and we just ended the 2nd phase of training. LARR’s training program has six phases - each about a month long - where mileage builds then tapers back for a week. We are 1/3 of the way through the training season and now is when the longer volume weeks begin. Consistency and volume are the names of the game for marathon training. The more consistent volume you do over the entire training season, the easier and/or faster your marathon will be. The total volume of time you put into training, slowly gives you more physiological changes, which give you more endurance.
Peak week is when you'll do your highest total mileage - it is about 2-3 weeks prior to race day. Your peak distance is relative to your ability. Pro athletes build up to about 140 miles in a week or so - don’t worry, we don’t go near that. Group Zero and 1A schedule goes up to 80 miles in a week total, at peak week. The Level One Schedule builds to about 30+ miles in a peak week. Don't worry if those miles sounds daunting - we'll build up slowly. You have a goal of completing the Los Angeles Marathon. Go for it!!! Do those training workouts and have fun out
there!! David Levine LARR Head Coach
P.S. If you post LARR trainings on social media, please tag
@laroadrunners so we can cheer you on.
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ENTER: through the gate on Wilshire (close to Ocean Ave). PARK: free on Alta or Palisades. Watch for permit only signs. Main Library Lot (off 7th) is $1/hr or City Lot #2 (on 2nd) has 90 min free.
PARKING: some parking on campus or for a small fee at the Civic Center Lot across the street.
WHAT: 3-5 mile workouts for walkers and runners. Multiple groups.
BLOG: HOT VS COLD FOR RECOVERY Hot and cold therapy have several uses in conjunction with physical therapy or physical training. But what really works?
When is it recommended that you use heat and when is it recommended that you use cold?
