51 Year Old Distance Runner Speaks Up
51 Year Old Distance Runner Speaks Up
Dear Friend,
Ok, so I know that you may be mad about some things that I've said.
My apologies. I don't expect you to agree with everything that I say. That would make life extremely boring...
I also know that it's hard to listen to opinions so much different from what you have heard - and experienced - for so many years.
So, if you enjoy distance running, and you're happy with your results, and you aren't suffering from overuse injuries, then don't read this one any farther...
But, if you want to hear the opinion of one distance runner who was open to try something different, then read on...
Thanks, Coach K. I'm one of those former die hard long distance aerobic exercisers, having completed 5 marathons (with a goal to never do another one!).
Interestingly, Dr. Mercola and Dr. Al Sears are now both recommending high intensity / short duration cardio workouts (Mercola seems somewhat reserved on the issue). According to Dr. Sears, it is better for (hgh) release, (lard) loss, and heart health. Plus, it only takes a few minutes.
It took me a few months and a little bit of research to come around as well. What I've learned here from you, Matt Furey and other Inner Circle members is of great value.
The past couple of days I've had minor cold symptoms, so after a short CC and Combat Abs workout at home, I left for the gym to take a steam bath to help clean out the sinuses. I also intended to do my improvised hill sprint workout on an elliptical trainer, but on the way - about a mile from my home, I looked at a small softball park I've driven by many times, but never stopped because the grass hill in this park looks too short and not steep enough.
Thanks to your email and post a few days ago, I did a U-turn, went back and jogged slowly about 200 yards to the base of the hill. I sprinted the hill and jogged down 10 times for a total time of just over 11 minutes. It was a killer workout! The elliptical trainer doesn't compare - Tomorrow it's jump roping followed by more hill sprints.
Thanks Coach K!
Kerry Clark
See, it's not just me. There are plenty of other people out there (in over 15 countries around the world at last count) finding that adding hill sprints - http://www.makesyoufast.com/uphill_fitness_training.html - to their workouts is bringing them incredible results.
Again, if you enjoy running longer distances - go for it - but think about adding some higher intensity sprinting (especially hills) to your routine. You'll get even more enjoyment - because you'll get more benefits from your workouts.
And, if you're like me, and don't enjoy the longer stuff, hill sprints are the (I have to admit it) lazy man's way to get fit. Less time per day, less days per week - quick results.
Run Fast Not Hard
Coach K
PS No matter what distances you choose to run, if you have shin problems I highly suggest you get the Iron Shins workout system because less pain will let you train the way you want to - http://www.makesyoufast.com/iron_shins.html
Dear Friend,
Ok, so I know that you may be mad about some things that I've said.
My apologies. I don't expect you to agree with everything that I say. That would make life extremely boring...
I also know that it's hard to listen to opinions so much different from what you have heard - and experienced - for so many years.
So, if you enjoy distance running, and you're happy with your results, and you aren't suffering from overuse injuries, then don't read this one any farther...
But, if you want to hear the opinion of one distance runner who was open to try something different, then read on...
Thanks, Coach K. I'm one of those former die hard long distance aerobic exercisers, having completed 5 marathons (with a goal to never do another one!).
Interestingly, Dr. Mercola and Dr. Al Sears are now both recommending high intensity / short duration cardio workouts (Mercola seems somewhat reserved on the issue). According to Dr. Sears, it is better for (hgh) release, (lard) loss, and heart health. Plus, it only takes a few minutes.
It took me a few months and a little bit of research to come around as well. What I've learned here from you, Matt Furey and other Inner Circle members is of great value.
The past couple of days I've had minor cold symptoms, so after a short CC and Combat Abs workout at home, I left for the gym to take a steam bath to help clean out the sinuses. I also intended to do my improvised hill sprint workout on an elliptical trainer, but on the way - about a mile from my home, I looked at a small softball park I've driven by many times, but never stopped because the grass hill in this park looks too short and not steep enough.
Thanks to your email and post a few days ago, I did a U-turn, went back and jogged slowly about 200 yards to the base of the hill. I sprinted the hill and jogged down 10 times for a total time of just over 11 minutes. It was a killer workout! The elliptical trainer doesn't compare - Tomorrow it's jump roping followed by more hill sprints.
Thanks Coach K!
Kerry Clark
See, it's not just me. There are plenty of other people out there (in over 15 countries around the world at last count) finding that adding hill sprints - http://www.makesyoufast.com/uphill_fitness_training.html - to their workouts is bringing them incredible results.
Again, if you enjoy running longer distances - go for it - but think about adding some higher intensity sprinting (especially hills) to your routine. You'll get even more enjoyment - because you'll get more benefits from your workouts.
And, if you're like me, and don't enjoy the longer stuff, hill sprints are the (I have to admit it) lazy man's way to get fit. Less time per day, less days per week - quick results.
Run Fast Not Hard
Coach K
PS No matter what distances you choose to run, if you have shin problems I highly suggest you get the Iron Shins workout system because less pain will let you train the way you want to - http://www.makesyoufast.com/iron_shins.html
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