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Hello,
Three weeks ago I finished the level 2 HM plan from the book. Because of Covid rules I ran a time trial and set a PR by 3 minutes. In 2019 I ran 1.35:19 at a race, now I ran 1.32:22!
After some rest en recovery weeks I want to start to start the level 2 HM plan again. A few days ago I received an email from 80/20 with tips on double runs. Also I read about lenghtening the foundation runs before adding double run/work outs. My question is, should I lenghten the foundation runs up to a hour or should I start HM plan level 3 (wich already contains double days)?R,
Congratulations on your PR!
There could be quite a big difference between your custom Level 2.5 and Level 3. If you feel you can meet the demands of the Level 3 plan (in the book) then that’s the best option. It’s pre-made, no need to make custom workouts or decisions, it’s already laid out for you.
If there is a chance you won’t be able to keep to the Level 3 plan, then lengthening your existing workouts is a great option. For many athletes, it’s much more convenient to increase the length of one workout a day than to add a second workout.
David
Hello David,
Thank you for your reply and anwser. I guess I can’t fully commit to the lvl 3 HM plan because of other life obligations. Sometimes I can get a second workout in, sometimes I can’t. At these times it would be great to expand the existing runs. Most foundation runs are 40 to 45 minutes. When I expand them to 60 minutes I get some more milage in. Can I benefit from this extra time or doesnt’t bring it to much difference to the end?
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