Several of us had this exact conversation at the start of last year's challenge.
I think you can make the 100/100 be whatever you want it to be---if your goal is a run focus. If someone's goal is a swim or bike focus....then the 100/100 is probably not a good idea. Sure the big K is another framework---that is somewhat similar. But, its not limited to running, and it runs all year....not, just 100 days.
Sure, there's the rulz....which is fine. But, its just a framework to encourage frequency---because, frequency is a safer way to add run volume vs. just running longer. I've only done the 100/100 twice, but I got wrapped up in the number of runs the first year. That was ok, because that's what I needed that first year. I came out of that challenge as a changed runner. I was (and am) bullet-proof on the run---I have two decades of prior run-injury proneness.
I proved that bullet-proof-ness over the last 3 months ramping from 30mpw to 90mpw in a matter of 4 weeks and holding that volume for the last two months. That was risky, and it was not without some need for planning, and management. But, man...I can just run and run and run....without much regard for anything.
Last year, my plan was to use it as a framework to fit my training plan into without compromising the plan---ie, splitting runs just for "credit". I was using it to get "extra" doubles in...but, only after doing the planned run for the day. I didn't split a 10 miler into 2 or 3 runs...as I don't think 3+3+4 is the same stimulus as 10. But, 10+4 is better than 10 (assuming you can recover and do the plan tomorrow). Sure you won't "win" the challenge that way (not as long as Bluestacks keeps playing). But, its a challenge, not a competition...anyway.
My goal for last year was to make doubles a regular part of my training, and get to an average of 60mpw. I didn't get there in the formal challenge for reasons discussed elsewhere. But, I did this summer....averaging 12 runs (2x M-F, 1x Sa and Su) and 90mpw.
So....do what you want....but, there's more than one way to approach the 100/100. As I said before, I'm as guilty as anyone of chasing the carrot. But, you can decide to chase a radish, if you choose.
:-)
I think you can make the 100/100 be whatever you want it to be---if your goal is a run focus. If someone's goal is a swim or bike focus....then the 100/100 is probably not a good idea. Sure the big K is another framework---that is somewhat similar. But, its not limited to running, and it runs all year....not, just 100 days.
Sure, there's the rulz....which is fine. But, its just a framework to encourage frequency---because, frequency is a safer way to add run volume vs. just running longer. I've only done the 100/100 twice, but I got wrapped up in the number of runs the first year. That was ok, because that's what I needed that first year. I came out of that challenge as a changed runner. I was (and am) bullet-proof on the run---I have two decades of prior run-injury proneness.
I proved that bullet-proof-ness over the last 3 months ramping from 30mpw to 90mpw in a matter of 4 weeks and holding that volume for the last two months. That was risky, and it was not without some need for planning, and management. But, man...I can just run and run and run....without much regard for anything.
Last year, my plan was to use it as a framework to fit my training plan into without compromising the plan---ie, splitting runs just for "credit". I was using it to get "extra" doubles in...but, only after doing the planned run for the day. I didn't split a 10 miler into 2 or 3 runs...as I don't think 3+3+4 is the same stimulus as 10. But, 10+4 is better than 10 (assuming you can recover and do the plan tomorrow). Sure you won't "win" the challenge that way (not as long as Bluestacks keeps playing). But, its a challenge, not a competition...anyway.
My goal for last year was to make doubles a regular part of my training, and get to an average of 60mpw. I didn't get there in the formal challenge for reasons discussed elsewhere. But, I did this summer....averaging 12 runs (2x M-F, 1x Sa and Su) and 90mpw.
So....do what you want....but, there's more than one way to approach the 100/100. As I said before, I'm as guilty as anyone of chasing the carrot. But, you can decide to chase a radish, if you choose.
:-)
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Tom_hampton: Aug 25, 20 15:44