Run less...run faster

I have been reading this book on running which I have found to be very helpful. Most runners run everyday or every other or even 5x a week. I am not runner...I am not a runner so training for the run using the various triathlon training guide has always been appealing because I don't necessarily have to run more than 3 times per week. As you get closer to the key races, you may have to a brick (bike/run combo or run/bike combo) but if the focus is on the bike, the run should be relatively easy.

Runner's World Run Less, Run Faster: Become a Faster, Stronger Runner with the Revolutionary FIRST Training Program

http://www.amazon.com/Runners-World-Less-Faster-Revolutionary/dp/159486649X/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1238073392&sr=8-1

I think the book could have been cut in half because of all the testimonials from runners who have read the book. The training sets are actually very helpful and work well with triathlon training because the focus is doing 3 key runs per week: 1-interval, 1-tempo and 1-long run with cross training such as swimming or cycling on the other days.

For those of you who are starting to run or would like to improve your times, I think the book is very helpful.

When will it get warmer...I need to run outside.

I love Chicago but the weather is so uncooperative. I am trying to start running on a more consistent basis at least 3x per week, 1- tempo, 1-interval and 1-long run. I have been averaging 2x per week without a long run. My problem could be alleviated buy running on a treadmill but I really don't like the treadmill. A treadmill isn't bad per se but I don't enjoy it.

Last year, I would run regardless of the temperatute. I even ran when it was 2 degrees and then got stuck at a train crossing...i counted 112 cars. This year, I just don't feel like running in the cold, maybe it's the lack of enthusiasm, maybe its the age, or maybe I am less crazy.