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I like to start by saying I am not a coach or an expert. So take this FWIW
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I like to start by saying I am not a coach or an expert. So take this FWIW If you've only been running for 6 months and during that time you had an injury AND you have been running 25 -30 mpw for 10 weeks then I'd say your doing to much by adding in speed work. Volume 1st. Figure out what your schedule allows for a max MPW. Work your way up to that mileage. 30 - 35 mpw if your somewhat serious about being faster. Double that number if your really serious about being faster. To answer your QX, All higher intensity work outs stress the body. That is what they are supposed to do. Unless you are preparing for a PR there is no sense in adding "speed" workouts other than maybe occasional Fartleks. How much were you running prior to the 10 weeks of 25 -30 Mpw? And is it M's and not K's since all your other data is K's.
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