Are your times CONSISTENTLY getting faster at ALL distances (what was your last 5k time compared to a year ago)?
How high can you jump? (Many marathoners cannot jump onto a 12 inch box.)
How many push-ups/pull-ups/squats/etc. can you do?
Have you, or are you, suffering from chronic-use injuries (plantar fasciatis, IT Syndrome, runners knee, etc.)?
How many hours do you train per week? How many hours does your spouse/family wish you trained? (This program only requires 6-8 hours per week to COMPETE at Ultra/Ironman distances.)
Why are there no long runs/rides/swims (aerobic training) in this type of training?
Long runs/rides/swims fall into the category of training we term “long slow distance” (LSD) and is solely aerobic in nature.
Aerobic training has the following benefits and drawbacks:
BENEFITS
• Increased cardiovascular function
• Better fat utilization
• Greater capillarization
• Increased Mitochondrial growth
DRAWBACKS
• Decreased muscle mass
• Decreased strength
• Decreased power
• Decreased speed
• Decreased anaerobic capacity
• Decreased testosterone levels
It is apparent that the many drawbacks of LSD training easily overpower the limited benefits. It is our contention that limiting an athlete’s exposure to LSD training will allow them to remain not only functionally competent in other areas of fitness and competitive in aerobic endurance pursuits, but DOMINATE in ALL areas of fitness.
- Re-posted from CrossFit Endurance.com
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