Busy week with 5 runs so let’s see how you react and whether it feels too much. The key for you is keeping the easy runs at a low heart rate. It might mean slowing down. There’s a local runner who kept getting injured and started working with a new coach and dropped his easy runs to 5:30 per km. He has since PB’d at 5k running 14:45. The reason is because he’s much better recovered to do his speed sessions. He used to run his easy runs at 4:15 per km. So what a difference. Some of us are heading down to Worthing on Sunday to do the 10k if that was of interest? Any issues let me know.
It all depends on the nature of the session as to how hard you want to work. The longer the reps, the slightly slower the pace will be. Or if doing hills, focus on RPE rather than pace. But you always want to be working hard to ensure you make the necessary gains.
“Rest days are key. Our body adapts and gets stronger when we rest & recovery. Have a good one!”
Keep that RPE down. You want to be able to run and chat, speaking of which, joining a group can add to the enjoyment here.
“Rest days are key. Our body adapts and gets stronger when we rest & recovery. Have a good one!”
parkrun is the best!!! Every Saturday at 9am. A great opportunity to push our effort levels and run alongside other people. Make sure you get there nice and early for your WU & Strides. I normally aim for 8:15 to give myself plenty of time.
Slowly adding time to your longer runs is the way forward. Keep the effort level down and continue to check in with your form.
