Running workouts way faster than race?

Training Advice/Discussion 5k/10k

6 years ago 05/25/2017 9:18pm EDT

I'm in the midst of my first 70 mile week. So far my running has only ever gotten to 60 miles and only for maybe 4 weeks out of the last 3 months. I generally hit 50-55 mpw. As part of this current week I did 8x1ks at around 3:08-3:14 pace. Problem is my current 5k Pr since returning from injury is only 17:20 ish and my all time Pr is 16:45 from 4 years ago before I got hurt. The 1ks today felt hard but manageable with around 2 mins rest between each. But this is way faster than my most recent 5k on roads. I guess I am wondering if I did the workout incorrectly, or maybe I am not tapering enough for my races, not sure what gives.

6 years ago 05/26/2017 1:04pm EDT

re: Not usually this fast

That's a pretty good story.

6 years ago 05/26/2017 1:10pm EDT

re: Not usually this fast

Just keep at it, you're set for a big breakthrough very soon. Also, it takes usually about 10-20 days to fully realize the benefits of a workout

Also, bad races are a fluke while good races are not

6 years ago 05/26/2017 2:33pm EDT

re: Not usually this fast

I think you're on course for a PR as those times are fast with moderate rest ~ I would guess 16:30-16:45. I was running much slower than that with similar mileage and I hit 17:09 earlier this year.

Tapering/Peaking is really tricky and really depends on the person. Are you a FT or ST person?

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