Here is a link to an interesting article about running science:
http://trainingscience.net/?page_id=675
The article states that according to the research, intensity and specificity are highly correlated with performance, but volume is not. In other words, it's important to train fast and close to race pace, but the number of days you train is less important.
The author also states that few, if any elite runners actually train like they recommend- 2 or 3 days per week and thus, it is difficult to tell if the elite runners would do better on lower volume, but that is what the research tends to indicate. Additionally, higher volume training is significantly correlated to increased risk of injury and a shorter athletic career.
Very interesting article. It's actually part 5 of a series on "How Much Should I Train?". Here is the link:
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