Hey Slowtwitchers,
I'm interested to hear from those of you who've been in sub 3 marathon shape while multisport training. I'd like to know what an alternative to "70 mile weeks" of running would look like.
I'm interested in using cycling as a means of crosstraining for a marathon this fall. I understand everyone is different, but I'm curious to know what a reasonable ratio of weekly cycling/running volume would be before even considering to go sub 3 in the marathon. 8 hours biking/4 hours running? 15 hours biking/5 hours running?
To get the most out of crosstraining on the bike, should the goal to be simply log as much volume as possible at MAF HR, or should I consider incorporating some HIIT work on the bike as well? I'm also not opposed to continuing my swim routine (1-2 hours/week) but feel there's more potential bang for the buck on the bike.
This question assumes that I'll be averaging 25-30 mi/week running during the marathon build (including quality track work and LSD).
My current marathon PB is 3:36, which I did with very little aerobic base (and regretted it). I'm 37 y/o and have a goal to run sub 3 in the coming years.
Thanks!
I'm interested to hear from those of you who've been in sub 3 marathon shape while multisport training. I'd like to know what an alternative to "70 mile weeks" of running would look like.
I'm interested in using cycling as a means of crosstraining for a marathon this fall. I understand everyone is different, but I'm curious to know what a reasonable ratio of weekly cycling/running volume would be before even considering to go sub 3 in the marathon. 8 hours biking/4 hours running? 15 hours biking/5 hours running?
To get the most out of crosstraining on the bike, should the goal to be simply log as much volume as possible at MAF HR, or should I consider incorporating some HIIT work on the bike as well? I'm also not opposed to continuing my swim routine (1-2 hours/week) but feel there's more potential bang for the buck on the bike.
This question assumes that I'll be averaging 25-30 mi/week running during the marathon build (including quality track work and LSD).
My current marathon PB is 3:36, which I did with very little aerobic base (and regretted it). I'm 37 y/o and have a goal to run sub 3 in the coming years.
Thanks!
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eyetri2024: Apr 16, 24 10:51