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Sunday, September 25, 2005
A training idea
Last week's flaky training idea was eyesight training. This week....
In the summer I tested an idea I had -- training myself to look at the map frequently. Here is what I did:
I ran intervals on a trail loop. The loop takes me about 3:20 to run and follows a trail with a number of bends and stream crossings. I carried a trail map and made a point of looking at the map a lot, checking off features or looking to see what was coming next. What is "a lot"? I counted each look and averaged ten/minute.
I ran with a heart rate monitor and on a loop that I run intervals on regularly. That kept me from getting lazy with the effort.
I did these sessions once a week for a few weeks before I ran the night O' and relay champs in Colorado.
I think it was worth the effort. It certainly didn't cause any harm and it might have helped put me in the habit of looking at the map.
posted by Michael |
8:00 PM
