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Title: Running stairs Post by: Michael Laputka on October 11, 2009, 10:01:40 pm I run to and from work 4 days a week. 4.65 miles each way, during marathon training I add miles on the way home, plus I'm running weekends too. Anyway, my question is stair running. When I arrive at work I have the opportunity to run 15 floors. I've thought about doing it for a long time but never did it.
About 5 weeks ago I did it for the first time. Wow, this turned out to be incredibly difficult. It takes me about 2 minutes and 10 seconds. I am in an all out anaerobic state at the end, quads burning, heart blasting and barely standing. So guess what, I love the torture, but is this going to make me a better runner? I've been doing it once a week. I will probably increase the frequency as I get stronger, unless what I am doing is foolish. Please advise. Title: Re: Running stairs Post by: Dallen on October 12, 2009, 09:52:44 pm Shouldn't hurt.
Title: Re: Running stairs Post by: Jon Allen on October 12, 2009, 10:23:15 pm Agree. Nice anaerobic finish to a workout.
Title: Re: Running stairs Post by: Sasha Pachev on October 13, 2009, 04:25:46 pm It could lead to some improvements in the form and increased general leg strength. But watch out - it is possible to overdo it. Pay attention to how it affects your runs and adjust accordingly.
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