Running with the Legends

The Legends run between 30 and 40 miles each week. The programme includes long/slow, short/fast, track, hill and fartlek sessions-with the odd fun day thrown in to keep the fanaticism at bay. Often, the biggest problem is to stop the group over-training and ensure enough rest to prevent injury, illness and staleness. There is at least one rest day a week (with the odd alcoholic beverage where required) and two swim days to exercise the cardiovascular in a weightless environment. A warm-up and stretching is also imperative before and after exercise (don't forget the after!). The group is also increasingly taking on board the need to supplement the diet with lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. They're discovering that the benefits of competing at the right weight can 'outweigh' a ferocious training regime. As always, there is a BALANCE to be found.

Here's the current training week for an experienced, fit running LEGEND. 

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