RunningAHEAD - Topic: Which do you prefer...

Mississippi

posted: 1/20/2008 at 7:27 PM
modified: 1/20/2008 at 7:58 PM

Long runs or speed workouts? Maybe because it's been a while since I've done one and I'm missing them....I prefer speed workouts.

Michelle

Lifesabeach

posted: 1/20/2008 at 7:34 PM

long runs. Big grin

anyday, anytime. I dread speedwork and only do the minimum prescribed. Tongue

Jennifer mm#1231

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 1/20/2008 at 7:38 PM

I'm a sprinter at heart. I loves me some speed workouts. Unfortunately I was limited last year, as I did something to my achilles after my first hill workout of the Spring. And now with all the snow on the ground it's dangerous to do more than run at a mellow pace. But as soon as we have some warmer stretches I'll be back. I love going fast. Smile

k

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

Mississippi

posted: 1/20/2008 at 7:40 PM

I think I'm a sprinter at heart too and this winter weather is getting in the way of a good speed workout.

Michelle

JillyBeans

Jiggle, jiggle, jiggle.

posted: 1/20/2008 at 7:40 PM

long runs.....

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step."

GaReb770

posted: 1/20/2008 at 7:47 PM

I vote long runs. I am working on getting my 5k runs down to 7 minute miles but I never look forward to those as much as my long runs.

USAF Marathon, September 19 Atlanta 1/2 Marathon, Nov 26 Breast Cancer Marathon, Feb 21, 2010

Mr Inertia

Suspect Zero

posted: 1/20/2008 at 7:57 PM

More often than not, I'd go for speedwork. I like running fast. However, there are times when I'm just in the mood to go long and steady.

Mississippi

posted: 1/20/2008 at 7:59 PM

Quote from GaReb770 on 1/20/2008 at 7:47 PM:

I vote long runs. I am working on getting my 5k runs down to 7 minute miles but I never look forward to those as much as my long runs.

I'm working on getting my 5k down to 7 minute miles on a consistent basis and this challege is hovering over me. I think out of frustration I look forward to speed workouts to help me reach the goal once and for all!!

Michelle

JimHowe

posted: 1/20/2008 at 8:10 PM

I get more excited about doing a speed workout than a long run, but I believe they are both very important. If I had to pick one over the other as being most important I’d give the edge to the long run. Low mileage with lots of speed doesn’t work for me, but I can do pretty well without a lot of speed work if I keep the miles up. Combining both produces the best results.

Age 60 plus best times: 5k 19:00, 10k 38:35, 10m 1:05:30, HM 1:24:09, 30k 2:04:33

dgb2n

Dave

posted: 1/20/2008 at 8:11 PM

How about fast finish long runs. Sort of the best of both worlds. My 11 miler today was 5 slow, 5 fast, 1 recovery. I think I'm going to do about every third long run that way. I get bored a bit on long runs past about 90 minutes and this lets me get the mileage without all the boredom.

I ran a mile and I liked it, liked it, liked it.

dgb2n@yahoo.com

Teresadfp

One day at a time

posted: 1/20/2008 at 8:34 PM

Long runs. "Speed" is not one of my abilities. I've never run a mile faster than 10:30 in my life. I still love running, though! I do speedwork occasionally when I'm with a group, and I'm hoping to do more as I develop more aerobic capacity. Teresa

Ennay

A Saucy Wench

posted: 1/20/2008 at 10:45 PM

long runs fo' sho' I'm one of those people who dont feel like I really get moving until about 5 miles.

I have become Death, the destroyer of electronic gadgets

"When I got too tired to run anymore I just pretended I wasnt tired and kept running anyway" - dd, age 7

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 1/20/2008 at 10:47 PM

Quote from dgb2n on 1/20/2008 at 8:11 PM:

How about fast finish long runs. Sort of the best of both worlds.

The BEST thing...kicking it in for that last .5-1 mile in a HM and passing a whole bunch of people who spent most of the race just ahead. I spent 12 miles looking at their backs, then I return the favor. Nothing better than burning every last bit of fuel in the tank in a glorious finish. I just hope I can muster something like that up when I run a marathon. I want to finish strong. Smile

k

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

Get Gone

posted: 1/21/2008 at 9:45 AM

Long runs...I really enjoy runs over an hour...actually I prefer runs longer than 2 hours but currently my conditioning and weekly mileage doesn't allow it.

GaSpartanfan

Life is Good

posted: 1/21/2008 at 10:21 AM

Long runs! Probably the reason my times stink! But hey you asked Smile

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