It may sound like an excuse, but in actual fact I have been experimenting with recognised processes of training human physiology. The theory goes that in a given microcycle we often integrate a range of activities aimed at improving specific aspects of aerobic capacity.
In a given session we my overload the bodies system with a long slow training session, drawing on the conventions of continuous training. On other days we may look to mix it up with intervals to extend the point at which we jump over our anaerobic threshold. Then finally (my 9/10 elective classes fav) we throw in some FARTlek sessions to keep it interesting and a touch random.
Why not take these concepts and expand them through to the planning of microcycles with a focus on these training methods within a larger macro. That is to say for a number of weeks I have run through a theme of continuous training in the micro cycle. Some might simply call this turning up with consistency.
However I disagree to a point of implementation. This week I have planned an interval microcycle. That is I will train through a session then replace numerous normal sessions with periods of recovery. That is not missing training but recovering.
As a theory I like it. I do need to explore concepts of intensity in training session completed (I mean planned activity sessions as opposed to recovery sessions, passive recovery that is)
Monday 16th February 2009
No MonRun with the Gnomes as it was pouring (up until 3.29pm anyway). Was suitably harassed by Olive for the no show. Tried to explain the interval training in microcycles theory but not cigar.
Got to the Brook for 5pm swim. Sleep Train convinced me that in this theory sessions should increase i intensity so embarked on a ridiculous main set of 10 times 100's (BROKEN DOWN 50 FREE ON 45SEC AND 50 BUTTERFLY ON 1MIN). Abs still complaining 1 week latter.
Tuesday 17th February
Blue Mts Marathon clinic run from the round house. Sleep Train trying to convince us he is a council employee who works and insisted on starting at 5.45am to be at a meeting. No one believes him. A very dark descent into Sun Valley with Dr Phil & Time Dwards racing into the darkness at non sanctioned speeds.
Almost had my lungs fall out today on climb out of Sun Valley. No fun running with chest infections.
Wednesday 18th February 2009
One of those planned passive recovery sessions in the application of interval training to a microcycle. No AM swim
Same for what was the usual M7 cycle in PM. It was passive recovery not a missed session.
Thursday 19th February
Blue Mts Marathon Clinic hit the all new Thursday run as established by Sleep Train & myself last week or the week before. From mansion on Marshall through Ossie Pyrenees, Lennox Bridge to lookout one to lookout two via link track down the Wholohan stair well to Knapsack Bridge, past base Mitchell's along side railway track to Base old Bathurst Rd, up fire trail to gully track then up it. Home from top Old Bathurst.
Combined reasons of his absents and love of all things steep and uneven. This run is here to be known as Wholies Fear. greatly enjoyed by Sleep train, Time Dwards, Dr Phil & myself.
Friday 20th February 2009
Swim Am, let's make it one of those passive recovery things.
PM 1st Mt Bike with Nepean Gnomes for 2009. Managed to get enough punctures to deplete spares supply to negative one tubes. Fortunately it was I who had to limp home on a slowly deflating tube.
We some how managed to introduce the normally water based aspect of a portage into a Mt Bike ride. Why would you put a fence there anyway? Gnomes had a ball biggest turn out for some years and all went home covered in mud.
Saturday & Sunday 21st & 22nd February
I love these 'recovery days' in the interval process. Can't wait to reap the rewards for breaking new ground in advance training techniques. The way I'm looking at it the more recovery sessions I plan the better things have to be!
Think about that on your next LSD trip! (Back to non funny 1992 Im a cool runner jokes)
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