Hi TheEd,
over the past 7 weeks I built up from 4x40min runs to 4x1h+1x30min, finishing last Saturday night with a 4k time-trial in 15:38!
Ready to start a 10k program tomorrow, only not sure yet to go for a 5x2k or 4x2. Maybe itôs time to be conservative and for this first cycle a 4x2k would be good enough.
Cheers.
MMS
this is magnificent .. so grand to see you have become a runner
sub 16 on your return
and you in control of what you doing, no magic science
4 x 2k seems sensible
what pace are you considering?
TheEd
I think 4'05" is a good start. So, if thereôs anything left in the tank for the last rep, Iôll go a little faster. :whistle:
4:05 to 4:10 a good starting point
TheEd
Hi TheEd,
quality sessions were done and here some feedback about them.
Feb 27th - 4x2km @ 4'05"
Temp: 27C
Rep|Time
01|08:14
02|08:10
03|08:10
04|08:12
Tot|32:46
Warm night. Gave everything I had that day. Pretty sure I wouldnôt be able to try a 5th rep at that pace.
Mar 1st - 75min Long run
Temp 25C
Distance: 13,9km - 5'25" pace
Good run. Next cycle Iôll increase a few minutes
Mar 4th - 5x1km @ 3'55"
Temp:23C
Rep|Time
01|03:55
02|03:55
03|03:55
04|03:56
05|03:53
Tot|19:34
Great session. I believe Iôd be able to try a 6th rep.
Felling very good with these sessions and hopefully during next cycle Iôll be able to try 5x2k and 6x1k.
Cheers.
MMS
you should be able to move up to the extra 1
TheEd
ps.. looking good
Hi TheEd,
first cycle finished this weekend. Good to be back!
I missed the 5k paced run because of power outage at the park. It was completely dark and it would not be safe try to run fast while there were other people walking/running.
Ran the time-trial last night. Did a very good job considering the fact I was feeling very lazy this Sunday. Most part of it was due to late Saturday lunch with lots of wine. :whistle: It was also a warm day (26C).
March 16th - 4k time-trial
KM|Time|AHR
01|03:54|N/A
02|03:53|N/A
03|03:55|N/A
04|03:50|N/A
Tot|15:32|
It was 6 seconds faster. And also forgot the HR monitor. Need to get used to it again. :duh:
This cycle Iôll move to 5x2k but with the same times (4'05" to 4'10").
Cheers.
MMS
you certainly know what you doing these days
great to see
TheEd
Hi TheEd,
very tough 5x2k session last week. I had to slow down during the 4th rep because I was getting very tired. My body is still adapting to this work load, so felt quite happy to accomplish it.
I also had a very busy week at work, but not sure how much it affected me.
5x2k @ 4'05" - 4'10"
Temp:22C
Rep|Time
01|08:08
02|08:10
03|08:10
04|08:20
05|08:20
Tot|41:08
I ran 1h20 on Saturday morning (5'28"/km) and didn't run on Sunday. I'll travel abroad tomorrow night, so I'll have the 6x1km this Monday.
Cheers.
MMS
well at least you know it is well deserved recovery after the 1k session
TheEd