GreyBeard
I live near mountains so I intend to work on my speed hiking / walking. Weak spot for me last week. Lost plenty of time.
Curious what those who do not live near mountains do? In reality, I have a 4-5 month window to take advantage - otherwise snow. Therefore, I need an option for the winter months (Oct - Apr).
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Not sure how much snow you guys get (Flagstaff) in comparison to us (Boulder), but I keep hiking/running year-round.
In the winter I just move to the lower elevation foothills, where the snowpack isn't as deep... usually just a few feet deep, at most. Most of our trails get packed down enough from heavy use that snowshoes are rarely needed. Traction usually is needed (screw shoes, Microspikes, Yaktrax, etc).
If your trails don't get packed down enough, you may need snowshoes (uhhgg... hate them) or you could XC/Backcountry ski.
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Both make for a great leg workout, but I really don't know if it will help under race conditions. Can't hurt though!
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I set the treadmill at a 15% incline, and go to town. Even an easy walk is a real workout. This is good too, because if you stick with it, you see real improvement every week.
Do you think 30 minutes, 2x a week would help? Or, does one need to go longer / more often?
(I'm imagining this is something I could add to my mix of lunch-time workouts.)
Liz
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Do you think 30 minutes, 2x a week would help? Or, does one need to go longer / more often? (I'm imagining this is something I could add to my mix of lunch-time workouts.)
I would assume this would work. I did find that I have to start it off slowly, because it really gets to my achilles. When I am being consistant with it (which I am not, right now, and have WS100 in two mos ), I do it for an hour once a week. I try "running" for four minutes and walking for one. The "running" is at something like 3.4 mph, which you can walk at, but just that running motion gives you a REALLY tough workout. Of course I am a really flat flat-lander, so that may not be that tough for most people.
I bet your way would be even better. I find myself pretty sore from my way, and I never have a good run the next day.
I would assume this would work. I did find that I have to start it off slowly, because it really gets to my achilles. When I am being consistant with it (which I am not, right now, and have WS100 in two mos ), I do it for an hour once a week. I try "running" for four minutes and walking for one. The "running" is at something like 3.4 mph, which you can walk at, but just that running motion gives you a REALLY tough workout. Of course I am a really flat flat-lander, so that may not be that tough for most people. I bet your way would be even better. I find myself pretty sore from my way, and I never have a good run the next day.
Perhaps starting at 30 x 2/week and move up to 60 x2/week.
My plan is to do it 3x week in addition to running; however, will be strictly walking at 15% incline with goal for speed to increase.
Again, found that I was using different muscle groups to walk than running. Mentally bothersome to feel sore when walking as much or more so than when doing the Ultra Shuffle (run).
I just ordered my TM today so anxious to get going at home in a couple weeks.
WrigleyGirl - Thanks for the insight. I suspect the most important thing for me will be consistency. And, seeing as I'm NOT a treadmill fan (actually, an avid avoider), I suspect 2x30min will be more likely to happen than 1x60min - seems more manageable in small bites. (Over time, I might push it up to 45min - about all that I can squeeze in during lunch.)
Made my first stab at it today. (Just walking; which is fine because I need more walking.)
Nearly took a header after I got off - walking rapidly "downhill" across the gym floor.
We'll see what happens after a couple weeks...