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Push it. Push it good.  Apparently, it’s about intensity, not volume.  You know: quality, not quantity.  That’s what the medical experts are saying today, anyway, about training to maintain aerobic and cardio fitness, and — the kicker — speed.  I’ve read so many studies (translation: reports on studies) that I can make an (admittedly half-assed) argument for any kind of training philosophy you want to toss out there.  Add more miles but run easier.  Train harder during the few miles you can get in.  Cross-train.  Only run if you want to be a better runner.  I’ve heard it all.

Nevertheless, the New York Times article linked above has inspired me.  Tomorrow I am going to do an interval session on the treadmill.  I’m thinking about 5 minutes recovery speed, 2 minutes “push it” speed.  For what, 40 minutes? I’ll let you know how it works out tomorrow.

Completely off topic (I apologize), I have now moved beyond confused-yet-determined to full-on frustrated with this blog template.  How do I make by blog subtitle/descriptor show up beneath “Pigtails Flying?”  After 30 minutes of futzing, I finally realized I had to change my template for it to be visible.  How do I get an “About Me” box in my sidebar?  This pressing issue still has me flummoxed. There seems to be no “About Me” widget, although there’s one for something called Askismet.  Sounds dirty to me.

Lastly, I want to give a shout-out to fellow Half-Marathon Grand Prix runner (and self-described “crazy running blogger”) Karen, who found my blog by googling for the Manhattan Half.  Karen, thank you for taking the echo out of my chamber.