After reading some of Hal's book (Run Fast) I have found a tip that I feel maybe usefull. I have a problem (being a beginner) of having a "cover the distance" mentality. Great in the beginning but doesn't really help you get much faster as I seem to run my fast laps first and the slow ones last (positive splits I believe they call this) all fine for a beginner but I want to race strong in the end. So on tuesdays I'm starting to add the "3/1 training" workout. As Hal says this isToward the end of the run, if you're still feeling fresh, you may want to pick up the pace and finish somewhat faster.
I tried this today and I felt great with the result my pace was ...(on the dreadmill)
Mile 0.00-1.00 = 5.4 mph
Mile 1.00-2.00 = 5.2 mph
Mile 2.00-2.25 = 5.3 mph
Mile 2.25-3.00 = 6.5 mph (a bit fast but I was expermenting)
I must say it was a really good way to finish a run and I truley felt as I pushed a bit without going to hard (it was only a 3/4 mile)
So from now on Tuesdays are 3/1 days.
1 comment:
Yea, I know that rush. Its amazing how great you feel when you finish strong. Granted it is tough when you are doing it, but it actually energizes me for the rest of the day.
Kudos to you though for finishing fast like that! Keep it up.
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