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?
Turkey Trot Taper
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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. -
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. -
Thanks for the advice!
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Is your TT in person, or virtual?
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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. -
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. -
Anyone going to be sporting the new track smith turkey trot tee?
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Are you going to dress up as a turkey? Please do.
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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
