I can hit my paces on the road without near as much problem as I have on the track. I'm not sure why I run faster on the road I just do. What are some explanations for this? I'm also better at xc than track, and I'm really good up or down hills.
I can hit my paces on the road without near as much problem as I have on the track. I'm not sure why I run faster on the road I just do. What are some explanations for this? I'm also better at xc than track, and I'm really good up or down hills.
who?
There are no downhills on a track.
If I know certain distance landmarks on a paved trail or road, I'm the same way. I think it has something to do with constantly running straight, constant new scenery, and getting motivation to power up and down casual hills. It keeps me in the zone for the full duration.
Whereas I can hit my paces on a track, but without a running buddy or competition, I just seem to get bored with only doing circles after around 3 miles
The surface of a track absorbs more energy than a paved surface. A long, straight course on the roads has an advantage over the curves on a 400m track.
It's also because the road is harder. A softer track is more energy costly unless you are wearing spikes.