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- CommentAuthorsrk
- CommentTimeApr 2nd 2008
Hello! I do a 3 run per week training program: speed, tempo, long. With cross training in between, one rest day- usually the day before the long.

I had to skip days this week due to an injury, and am wondering what method best to jump back in. For example- I still want to do my long on Sunday, which will be 10 miles. if I only have time for either the speed or tempo run prior to that, which should I go with? I have already done a 10 mile run the week prior, so I have gone that distance already.

Thanks for your comments!
- CommentAuthormeeneghan
- CommentTimeApr 2nd 2008
I think that all depends on why you're training. If you've got a specific race in mind, then that should be your guide. For a longer race, lactate threshold is more important than VO2, so you should do the tempo. If your race is on the shorter side (5-10k), then you should do the speed workout. Alternatively, if your race is a long way off or if you are just running for fitness, then you should do whichever run you like better!

Hope that helps.
- CommentAuthorsrk
- CommentTimeApr 2nd 2008
That does help. I'm training for my first 1/2 marathon, so, the tempo it is.

Thanks

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