Goals of Runs
Adapted from Jack Daniels, PhD, Daniels' Running Formula, 2005
What does training do?
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Improve the body's ability to transport blood and oxygen
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Increase the ability of the running muscles to effectively use their available oxygen to convert carbohydrate and fat fuel into useful energy
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Shift lactate threshold to correspond to a faster running speed
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Increase aerobic capacity (VO2 max)
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Improve speed
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Lower the energy demand of running (improve economy)
Run Type
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Purpose
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Easy
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Promote desirable cell changes and develop cardio-vascular system
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Marathon
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Experience race-pace conditions for marathoners; as a alternative easy pace for others.
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Threshold
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Improve endurance
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Intervals
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Stress aerobic power (VO2) max
Stress aerobic system at race pace
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Repetitions
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Improve speed and economy
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