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Yes. But if we're at the level where we care about zones and total intensity because of recovery, one probably isn't doing a combined workout at all. Either it'
by matsemann 4y ago
Yes. But if we're at the level where we care about zones and total intensity because of recovery, one probably isn't doing a combined workout at all. Either it's a low intensity or a high intensity workout, not a combination of both.
- MengerSponge 4y agoPlenty of people who care about zones and total intensity do a low intensity session with a high intensity kicker. I got the idea from Prof. San Millan: https://peterattiamd.com/inigosanmillan/ https://peterattiamd.com/inigosanmillan/
- jeltz 4y agoNot my experience at all. Plenty of people do long runs (2h+) with faster portions. Maybe it turns out it is inefficient but it is a common practice among marathon runners.
- MengerSponge 4y agoThere's a difference between a faster portion and Tabata portion. Mixing in some faster cadences helps keep things interesting even if there isn't a huge physiological benefit.