I want to run well in this 5k, but I also want to be running fast 6 weeks from now. What do ya'll think?
I want to run well in this 5k, but I also want to be running fast 6 weeks from now. What do ya'll think?
I think you can't have your cake and eat it too. What's more important...running well in the 5K or running well in 6 weeks? That's too much if all you want to do is sharpen before a race.
When you ran your PR, did you do a hard workout 3 days out? Do you usually bounce back quickly from workouts like that?
I'd say listen to your body and if the workout is murdering you, cut it short.
The biggie is actually 5 weeks away, but I am feeling that I need to post a good result this weekend in order to keep myself mentally on track. Thanks for the tips. I'm going to go do my workout in 15-20 mins.
Bob Kennedy used to do a workout like 5-6 X 800 on a Monday for a race on Saturday that was not a key race, but generally speeking, you do not do a workout that produces much lactate within 5 days of a race. 3 days is too close.
What to do today to race well in three days is some 200-400s on race pace with relaxed recovery. Practice goal pace for your race only, but don't burn yourself out.
Geoffrey?
Is that you?
Geoffrey?
Is that you?
Geoffrey?
Is that you?
Geoffrey?
Is that you?
Tell me this isn't the original Speed Kills. You were mocked to death and disappeared for about 2 years only to return with a post like this.
Wow, everything does come full circle. . .
twicearunner wrote:
I want to run well in this 5k, but I also want to be running fast 6 weeks from now. What do ya'll think?
...Well I set my PR (13'59) on a saturday after doing 6 X 1 K ( averaging 2'45-47) off 2 mins on a wednesday.
Was the 1st time of the season I felt good at a session and felt tremendous 3 days after.
Did you not start a thread asking about Olympic Qualifying meets? If you are a close to a 13.35 runner why are you asking letsrun for workout advice? Do you have a coach? Doesn't make sense.
Do it slower and with less recovery. 6x3min with 1min rec at 10k pace. Less lactic buildup - its more like a tempo run