Turkey Trot Taper

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  • pilgrim_pace
    2 months ago 11/18/2020 2:11pm CST
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    I have a goal of running my local Turkey Trot in less than 20-minutes. Based on the advice I've received here, I've gradually increased my mileage to ~30 miles/week over the past 2-months. My last 2 workouts have been:

    --3 x 2K with 2-minutes rest in 8:20, 8:18, and 8:17. This is my Daniels "Tempo" pace, but the effort was a little harder because the 2K dropped and climbed 130' (the Turkey Trot course has 2 hills that are ~1K in length). This was done on Saturday.

    --5 x 1K with 90" rest on the track in 3:48, 3:48, 3:45, 3:45, and 3:42. This was last night.

    I think these indicate that I have a good shot next Thursday. Do I keep it easy from here on out, or should I add another Tempo this weekend?
  • Burt T Macklin
    2 months ago 11/18/2020 6:11pm CST
    re: pilgrim_pace
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    WWJD? What would Jack do? Probably recommend something like 3x1 mile at T for your last workout.

    Enjoy the Trot magic. Best race of the year.
  • flvmmox
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    2 months ago 11/18/2020 7:24pm CST
    re: Burt T Macklin
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    I like 3xmi too, not necessarily sure if I would try to squeeze this in to peak Thursday, (considering 5x1k yesterday) but if you're up to it, you can probably do it somewhere from Sat-Mon.

    Also might be good to consider a sharpener like a low volume of 400s at race pace. Nothing that you're trying to gain fitness off of, but to get your legs prepped.
  • pilgrim_pace
    2 months ago 11/19/2020 9:34am CST
    re: flvmmox
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    Thanks for the advice!
  • covidiot23
    2 months ago 11/19/2020 4:30pm CST
    re: pilgrim_pace
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    Is your TT in person, or virtual?
  • ElCap
    2 months ago 11/19/2020 6:07pm CST
    re: pilgrim_pace
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    pilgrim_pace wrote:
    Thanks for the advice!


    When you suck up a fatty with 200m to go. Be sure not to forget the gobble gobble MFer.
  • pilgrim_pacer
    2 months ago 11/19/2020 8:19pm CST
    re: covidiot23
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    covidiot23 wrote:
    Is your TT in person, or virtual?


    Virtual. I dont plan to sign up, but I'll run the course on Thursday morning anyway.
  • deisell
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    2 months ago 11/19/2020 10:23pm CST
    re: pilgrim_pace
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    Anyone going to be sporting the new track smith turkey trot tee?
  • wutt
    2 months ago 11/20/2020 3:27am CST
    re: pilgrim_pacer
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    Are you going to dress up as a turkey? Please do.
  • highhoppingworm
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    2 months ago 11/20/2020 4:06am CST
    re: pilgrim_pace
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    I’m running a 5k TT tomorrow. Here is my last week of training. Average for the cycle was 65 miles so adjust accordingly.

    S- Easy 10
    S- Steady 12
    M -Easy 9
    T - 3x1600T w/ 400 jg. First and last 400 of workout @ 5k pace. 9 with w/u and c/d
    W- Easy 9
    Th - Easy 7 + Strides
    Fr - Easy 6
    Sa - Race
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