Not sure what the workout is yet, but I'm guessing 10-12x400 or some 600 repeats. It'll probably be the last big workout before my team does some time trials (mile and 5k) on Wednesday and Thursday. Is it too late to get significant benefits this close to the race?
You shouldn't overdo it in a workout that close to a goal race. Especially if you are inexperienced. You have a lot more to lose than you do to gain. That said, you don't need to bag it either. Give a good honest effort, but save something for the race.
The only possible outcome would be an injury. You have absolutely nothing to gain in 1 week. Just chill and take it relatively easy and then hammer it for your race.
Yes you'll be fine. Good for feeling out that faster pace and It will definitely not hinder recovery, too far out.
And I would say to give a good, but NOT all-out, effort in that 5k time trial, as well--is it really going to be just a couple days before the big race?? Run the trial well enough to keep your spot on the varsity, but otherwise try to just do it as a cruise effort.
In the last week, or even ten days, before your peak race there is very little you can do to become more fit. But there's *plenty* you can do to make yourself sick, injured, or exhausted. A good rule for that time period: If in doubt, cut it out.
I'm on board with the consensus that there is not much to gain at this point. But we're missing some important information about the workout: what kind of effort, how much rest, and how do you feel?
If you ran this as close to tempo effort with very short rest, I can see it as a good way to keep sharp and work on really focusing on good crisp form and turnover.
Also, if you are running these at close to race pace with a little longer rest, I could get on board with that too. Especially if you've been running a reasonable amount of mileage (25+), then 2.5 miles total at race pace (with rest) is not going to put you in a hole a week from now. BUT .... if you're feeling tired, beat-up, heavy legs, aches and pains, then I would stay away from race pace.
Bottom line - I don't think you want to "hammer" this workout. Listen to your coach's instructions, and that will more than likely be keep in under control.
Don't hammer it. You are seven days out, make it honest but the hay is already in the barn.
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