Hi guys,
down here in Oz, I am starting my very long base phase to peak (initially) at a Half IM in October. Now I am 6 weeks in, and feeling strong again. Traditionally, I do exclusively every single workout below my AT, for this whole period (12-18 wks this year).
What I am wondering is should I include any tempo/speed work at all? Some say yes..some say no.My weakness is my run and I am inclined to do 1 or 2 timetrial runs/tempo sessions a month, just to get my body trained to pace.
Do you guys think this is a good idea during the base phase to inlcude these sessions? Or should I just stick to aerobic levels.Why/why not?
Thanks in anticipation:-)
Ben
down here in Oz, I am starting my very long base phase to peak (initially) at a Half IM in October. Now I am 6 weeks in, and feeling strong again. Traditionally, I do exclusively every single workout below my AT, for this whole period (12-18 wks this year).
What I am wondering is should I include any tempo/speed work at all? Some say yes..some say no.My weakness is my run and I am inclined to do 1 or 2 timetrial runs/tempo sessions a month, just to get my body trained to pace.
Do you guys think this is a good idea during the base phase to inlcude these sessions? Or should I just stick to aerobic levels.Why/why not?
Thanks in anticipation:-)
Ben