If you want to finish with minimal training and in the fastest pace possible, you need to train differently for every day of the week. You have your endurance day, interval day, speed day, killer hills day, etc. The simple explanation is, different training types put more emphasis on different muscle groups. Your heart is able to cope with different types of stress. It also allows you to be mentally prepared to handle different situations.
MarinaChehas quoted8 years ago
If you have an urge to run, cross train! At least cross train once a week, preferably twice a week.
votdimahas quoted7 years ago
Tip: eat at least 5 different types of fruits and vegetables daily. If each type is of a different color, the better! For example, you include in your daily menu, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, eggplants, oranges, corn, etc.
Alexhas quoted7 years ago
collapse on the course
MarinaChehas quoted8 years ago
A typical interval training formula is 6x5 minutes at 85% of your maximum heart rate and 6x3 minutes at 60%.
MarinaChehas quoted8 years ago
Heel vs. Forefeet Strikers
MarinaChehas quoted8 years ago
Preferably you train under the same conditions as your event.