Decided to skip the 5K this weekend and stick with my longer run. Hopefully some of these runs over 10 miles will benefit my shorter distance efforts.
7:19 average for the run
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Bam on Sat, Oct 15, 2011 at 16:35:14 from 86.41.97.33
Another 40+ week and with a day off - well done. Okay, I'm going to be a tad controversial and I know most people will disagree with me, but here goes: I think you need to think carefully about the pace of your runs and what purpose they're serving. I'd like to see you staying a good touch under 7:0 pace and only dropping below 7:0 pace for recovery runs. I'd also like to see you running longer at threshold pace when you do. And then, when you get into the BIG-BOY stuff -VO2 Max- I'd like to see more structure. I say this because I believe you have the potential to be a handy 5K-10k runner, and by that I mean better than the goals you've set yourself. Don't waste your talent, you'll regret it later in life - I speak from experience. Here endeth the lecture. Well done again on cracking 40+ for the second week running.
From ACorn on Sat, Oct 15, 2011 at 16:56:19 from 24.2.76.146
Thanks Bam, I appreciate your input.
I have a few running books and sometimes feel overwhelmed by all the different philosophies and approaches.
I have never been a "high" mileage guy, not even close and I do spend most of my runs under the 7:00 min mark. I feel like I've gotten a decent return out of my training but realize that I have much improving to do.
I plan on following your lead and spending some time analyzing my training and what I'm trying to get out of it. That will include creating more specific goals and planning workouts that will be beneficial to 5K and 10K distances.
Again, thanks for the advice.
From Jake K on Sat, Oct 15, 2011 at 17:40:42 from 67.177.21.60
Nice run Adam. You've been putting in some good work lately... the longer runs will definitely pay off for you bigtime.
From Wesley Hunt on Sat, Oct 15, 2011 at 19:07:48 from 99.25.245.254
Excellent effort, today. Good pacing. I training at a base pace between 7:00 and 7:15 last fall, but in optimal running conditions, I was able to run a 6:40 pace at the Little Rock Marathon in March.
I think you're heading in the right direction with the increased mileage, building everything off your long-runs, but maintaining your speed with shorter runs during the week.
You won't need 5 years to qualify for Boston if you stay committed and focused.
From Kurt on Sun, Oct 16, 2011 at 01:00:58 from 174.52.144.102
You are looking good and strong!
From Bam on Sun, Oct 16, 2011 at 08:34:51 from 86.40.3.14
ACorn - when I was out this mornining - rattling out 9:0 pace - I thought about my post and now reading it, it reads not so much as controversial, but rather, as a bullish and rude post; I apologise, that wasn't my intention.
Furthermore, your training is none of my business. I should just have said, 'well done for cracking 40 again.'
I realised this morning that you are running injury free, improving on low/moderate mileage, and more importantly, you are not a slave to your training - everything is in balance.
Once again, sorry.
From SlowJoe on Sun, Oct 16, 2011 at 11:38:07 from 75.109.104.60
It's going to be fun to see how fast you can get as the mileage goes up. Really nice week!
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