In workouts such as 5x1k, is it better to take two minutes between or run a bit slower and take a minute? I would guess the purposes of the different recoveries would be different; if so, what would each accomplish?
In workouts such as 5x1k, is it better to take two minutes between or run a bit slower and take a minute? I would guess the purposes of the different recoveries would be different; if so, what would each accomplish?
From what I've heard shorter recoveries aim to target speed endurance or specific endurance efforts. Longer recoveries are for quality speed/top end efforts. I've often assumed shorter rests would be better for those focused on longer distances but I really don't know what is best. I've always assumed shorter recoveries are better but apparently you can run more reps overall at a higher pace with longer recoveries.
Perfectionist wrote:
In workouts such as 5x1k, is it better to take two minutes between or run a bit slower and take a minute? I would guess the purposes of the different recoveries would be different; if so, what would each accomplish?
Id personally do a bunch of pushups or air squats to build up that strength after every run. Matter of fact id skip the run and just do push ups and air squats.
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http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/10/16/video-undefined-18C6A40800000578-563_636x358.jpgPerfectionist wrote:
In workouts such as 5x1k, is it better to take two minutes between or run a bit slower and take a minute? I would guess the purposes of the different recoveries would be different; if so, what would each accomplish?
Do you want a common sense answer or a exercise physiologist answer?
I can give you a bunch of bull and use a lot of college words and make myself sound smart or I can tell you this:
5 x 1k with the following guidelines:
#1: @5k effort with 1:00 recovery. Focus: keep recovery short while trying to increase pace from current 5k effort to goal 5k effort. You can even fool with the recovery pace increasing the recovery pace.
#2: @2mile effort with same time recovery. Focus: maintaining fast pace with moderate recovery.
#3: @near all out effort with double time recovery. Focus: very fast pace with full recovery.
All three examples have benefits. It really depends on the WHY and the WHAT of your training and when your goal race is and what you are trying to accomplish. You could even do all three workouts over the course of a season in a periodized fashion. #1 early in season #3 later in season.
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