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document in english

sports

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published 08/10/2007

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We’ve all been there; the legs feel tired, the heart is pounding and the body’s exhaust systems are beginning to shut down- and the workout is just starting to wind down! The question is, how much should you cool down? “Junk miles”, as they are generally known, are the miles that serve as padding for many an athlete’s training program and they boost weekly mileage and offer bragging rights to anybody who will listen, but are they really effective or are they just a big waste of time?

We've all been there; the legs feel tired, the heart is pounding and the body's exhaust systems are beginning to shut down- and the workout is just starting to wind down! The question is, how much should you cool down?
Allen, who also holds the record for the oldest Ironman victor at age 37, is a strong believer that each and every workout has a principle reason.
Junk miles in general are typically referred to as any type of workout that interferes (i.e. tires you out) with your scheduled speed workouts when speed work should be the focus of your training.
And guess what' Lessing isn't alone in this thinking, especially in the world of triathlon training because time is battled nearly as much as competitors!
This workout cycle is designed to magnify the intensity of hard running while still providing endurance benefits.
Thompson talks about his own experiences with off-season junk training saying, 'In the off-season, junk miles are good because you need a break from hard structured training and it's good to stay active to help maintain weight.?
The American Heart Association is quick to note that several high blood pressure medications tend to lower the maximum heart rates of certain individuals, which in turn lowers their target zone rate
You see, swimming takes a constant effort which must be used continually throughout any swim workout.
So, swimming is a pretty tiring activity and according to most elites it is a tough discipline to rack up junk miles, but not impossible.
Is it good' Is it bad' Will it make me faster' Slower?
You know what, if only they would say the same thing about eating habits!