[pct-l] Fw: First ultra

["Joanne Lennox" <goforth@cio.net>]

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> From: Karl L. King <kking@execpc.com>
> To: goforth@cio.net
> Subject: First ultra
> Date: Tuesday, November 02, 1999 6:59 PM
> 
> Joanne,
> 
> You've just finished an amazing amount of endurance work.  You have the
> endurance to run a 50 mile ultra, but not the conditioning.
> 
> The great news is that endurance is slow to build and slow to fade,
> unlike speed training which is fast to build and fast to depart.  So,
> take advantage of the work you've put in and forget about endurance work
> until you're in better condition.
> 
> The fact that you tire quickly when you start to run is a sure sign that
> your system has been beat up very badly.  Were I in your shoes, I'd do
> nothing but light daily exercise such as walking and light running for 8
> weeks.
> 
> The ability to run without much tiring should slowly return. Don't push
> it, let it happen on its own. Eventually you'll have both the desire and
> ability to run continuously.  From that point you can start your ultra
> training.
> 
> Don't worry about any loss of endurance.  With the work you've put in,
> your endurance will pop back very quickly.
> 
> Ease into your training, and have patience.  When the time comes, you'll
> be ready for the ultra.
> 
> Happy trails
> Karl King
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