TODAY IS YOUR TRACK WORKOUT: RUN 4 REPEAT MILES AT 70% MHR: You may have noticed that this program does not give a target WHR for your 10K races. This is because a race situation calls for efforts beyond those of the average daily workout. As a guideline, however, you'll typically do your racing in the 75-90% MHR range.
Research has shown that exercise done in form-fitting shorts helps slow the process of fatigue in the large muscles of the legs by minimizing muscular vibration associated with any physical activity. Moreover, these shorts help prevent chafing of the inner thigh associated with regular running.
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