21-06-2015, 08:04 AM
A few updates.
Paced run on Saturday morning didn't go according to plan. Friends of mine were doing a 25km relay event (5x5km) and needed a fifth member so I filled in. I did the first leg and got caught up with the speedsters up front, ended up running 17:09, a 5km PB at not 100% 5k effort but not a 10km effort either. Splits were (approximate from km boards):
3:20
3:25
3:30
3:30
3:20
0:04 to finish
Still don't feel like I'm moving particularly quickly so it's strange to me that time was quick, especially the finish
This morning went out for a sedate 15km @ 4:40/km. These distance runs are feeling ridiculously easy at the moment.
Can I pick your brain about something. I read a lot about increased mileage and particular doubles improving performance (improved recovery, aerobic capacity etc). How quickly does one see these effects at the high end. I'm not rushing to see effects just interested from an academic perspective (very interested in the science of running, thinking of taking my PhD in that direction when I eventually do it). I'm definitely looking at September as my peak and each run to then is developmental so not in a rush, and will definitely not force things. One thing I'm noticing is that while I'm comfortable running more mileage, 20-25/km week, than I ever have, I'm less fatigued than before, I'm recovering quicker day to day and my steady to easy runs are dead easy. It's such a pleasure, genuinely enjoying and looking forward to every run at the moment!
Cheers
Paced run on Saturday morning didn't go according to plan. Friends of mine were doing a 25km relay event (5x5km) and needed a fifth member so I filled in. I did the first leg and got caught up with the speedsters up front, ended up running 17:09, a 5km PB at not 100% 5k effort but not a 10km effort either. Splits were (approximate from km boards):
3:20
3:25
3:30
3:30
3:20
0:04 to finish
Still don't feel like I'm moving particularly quickly so it's strange to me that time was quick, especially the finish
This morning went out for a sedate 15km @ 4:40/km. These distance runs are feeling ridiculously easy at the moment.
Can I pick your brain about something. I read a lot about increased mileage and particular doubles improving performance (improved recovery, aerobic capacity etc). How quickly does one see these effects at the high end. I'm not rushing to see effects just interested from an academic perspective (very interested in the science of running, thinking of taking my PhD in that direction when I eventually do it). I'm definitely looking at September as my peak and each run to then is developmental so not in a rush, and will definitely not force things. One thing I'm noticing is that while I'm comfortable running more mileage, 20-25/km week, than I ever have, I'm less fatigued than before, I'm recovering quicker day to day and my steady to easy runs are dead easy. It's such a pleasure, genuinely enjoying and looking forward to every run at the moment!
Cheers