OK, dont laugh, I did my speed!! workout , R5.0mph for 45sec to 60 sec with 2 min of walking at 2.8mph. I know this is walking speed for some of the people out there. But I did this after maybe 3-4 weeks and it felt so good to just go as fast as I could. And I didnt feel any unusual breathlessness, just similar to after a hard effort. I might have picked up the speed to 5.5mph too, but didnt want to risk it so close to the half.
But y'know what I have noticed? I have noticed that my walking speed is going down, i am wallking at 2.8-3mph inbetween the higher speeds and that shows up during the long runs too , bringing down my average pace.
I was reading somewhere that one's running speed increases gradually over 5-10 years,and then plateaus, i.e. the PR best is after running consistently for that time period. So theres hope for me yet.
Getting ever so slightly nervous about the looming half-marathon.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Speed workout??!!
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I am so glad to hear that I am not the only slow runner out there!! When I tell people that I can only run at 4.7 on the treadmill, they look at me like I am crazy! We just have to try to stay positive - good luck with the half (I think you are running as I type). I can't wait to hear how you do!
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