By Larry Goldberg
Roadwork is the staple of many an athlete’s training program. Roadwork is usually the best way to build cardiovascular capabilities and increase stamina in the most efficient way. Who needs roadwork? Pretty much every athlete needs it to some extent because increased stamina can help in most activities, especially in those which tend to last more then a few seconds.
Roadwork put simply is running. Running on the roads, trails or other surfaces is the backbone of this type of training. There are a few things that need to be taken into consideration when training in this fashion however. Number one you need to take it slow. Too many athletes attempt to blast through their roadwork, either thinking that the faster they go the better, or that they just want to get this torture over with! Roadwork is intended to be done at a slow pace, not a snails pace mind you, but a slow enough pace where it doesn’t exhaust the bodies systems. When roadwork is done too fast it defeats the purpose of the workout because it becomes stressful and potentially harmful training.
Another thing to keep in mind is location. While roadwork is normally done on the road (hence the name!) it can also be done on softer surfaces, which benefit the legs much more. Trails, if there are any around you, can be used to log the miles because they lessen the pounding that your legs and joints will undergo during longer runs, plus you’ll feel fresher after a workout.
Roadwork- who needs it? Any athlete who is serious about improving!
by: Cheap Boxing
