I just got back into masters after 8 years. I trained three times a week for a meet and did ok but was hurting at the end of 100's and now I feel like if I don't hit it 6 times a week I will not see much of an improvement if I don't hit it hard. I'm a sprinter and need some suggestions of how much should I be training and what's too much if this makes any sense??? Josh H
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How long have you been back?
At 3x/week it will take longer to get back into shape than training more frequently. I have been back for 10 months, trained 3x/weeks for 8 months, and then bumped it up to 4-5x/week at a higher intensity the last two months. My 100 time just now is coming around, but I am still not there for the 200.
The intensity increase has probably been more important than the couple of added workouts. Improving weaknesses (my kick) and reaching for harder intervals (and failing frequently) seem to be key.
I think 3x/week is enough, you just need to push yourself more and know that it is going to take more time than you want to get to where you want to be.
How long have you been back?
At 3x/week it will take longer to get back into shape than training more frequently. I have been back for 10 months, trained 3x/weeks for 8 months, and then bumped it up to 4-5x/week at a higher intensity the last two months. My 100 time just now is coming around, but I am still not there for the 200.
The intensity increase has probably been more important than the couple of added workouts. Improving weaknesses (my kick) and reaching for harder intervals (and failing frequently) seem to be key.
I think 3x/week is enough, you just need to push yourself more and know that it is going to take more time than you want to get to where you want to be.
