TRAINING
There are many different ways of measuring how your training progresses: some runners like to train by
heart rate, others by pace, and others by effort. However, this is where the question arises: which of these is
the most effective? The answer lies in all three.
HEART RATE
If you train by heart rate, lactate threshold workouts will give you the best results and efficiency. Lactate
threshold workouts will teach you how to push through the lactic acid build up in your muscles.
PACE
On the other hand, if you train by pace, base your workouts on realistic times. For example, if your marathon
goal pace is around 8 minutes per mile, your speed workouts should be at around a 7 minute per mile pace. This
way you’ll train similar to the way you’ll race and you can focus on what’s more important during marathon
training which are the long runs.
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