tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303029170446801082.post6127754503953526714..comments2023-02-16T09:56:03.220-08:00Comments on Running on Eddie: Reached a Milestone Plus More Running NewsEddie Gaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18151446665700309292noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303029170446801082.post-69354138458315776972015-05-29T06:05:44.736-07:002015-05-29T06:05:44.736-07:00Yes, running more miles has paid dividends, partic...Yes, running more miles has paid dividends, particularly for longer races. I don't think it has helped too much when it comes to the 5K - 10K, but definitely for the half and above. I remember a Running Times article came out a few years ago with suggested weekly mileage ranges for optimal performances at various race distances. At the time, I was doing about 40 - 50 a week, which was best for 10K. For optimal half marathon performance, they suggested 60 - 80 and marathon 70+.<br /><br />I feel pretty good, although in the past month I've dialed back the volume on account I'll be doing more marathons. I suspect once I finish Helena and take a brief recovery, I am hoping to rebuild a stronger base for the fall months. Right now, I am sort of living off the dividends I built in the spring.Eddie Gaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18151446665700309292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303029170446801082.post-72660257976462520882015-05-28T17:02:34.624-07:002015-05-28T17:02:34.624-07:00Great job on the mileage! You're way ahead of...Great job on the mileage! You're way ahead of me. I'll probably start building more miles in the summer months, but for now I'm a little behind my normal pace. It looks like building more of a base is paying off in your races too. Do you feel more fatigued than normal, or is your body adapting?Jim ... 50after40https://www.blogger.com/profile/14165153305680378261noreply@blogger.com