General Theory of Running Periodisation 1. Base building – improve aerobic fitness. 2. Strength and speed building – improve LT, strength and speed. 3. Specificity and peaking – improve aerobic threshold (marathon pace). 4. Tapering. Specific Periodisation Approaches My Combined Approach Based on all the reading I’ve done, this is my preferred

Last weekend I ran the Devonshire Dumpling. This is an event organised by the Long Distance Walkers Association, with two route options, 32km (20 mile) and 52km (32 miles). They have a walkers start time and runners start time. I signed up for the “short” option, though still 20 miles…