Workout: 3 miles easy - no watch
I am running a race next weekend, and believe it or not I am actually training! Training consists of:
-speed work: usually repeat 400s, 800s, or mile repeats
-tempo run: 3 miles at 20-25 seconds slower than race pace
-progressive run: 3-4 miles with each mile faster than the last
-easy run: I don't run with a watch so I'm not focused on pace or time
I do each of these once a week. The first 3 type of workouts are always challenging, but if I don't push myself my speed will not improve. Last week I did mile repeats, and I pushed myself so hard I got sick! And it was totally worth it!!:) My goal next week - 8 minute miles....I can't believe that used to be easy. Hope to get back to that place again someday!
I am running a race next weekend, and believe it or not I am actually training! Training consists of:
-speed work: usually repeat 400s, 800s, or mile repeats
-tempo run: 3 miles at 20-25 seconds slower than race pace
-progressive run: 3-4 miles with each mile faster than the last
-easy run: I don't run with a watch so I'm not focused on pace or time
I do each of these once a week. The first 3 type of workouts are always challenging, but if I don't push myself my speed will not improve. Last week I did mile repeats, and I pushed myself so hard I got sick! And it was totally worth it!!:) My goal next week - 8 minute miles....I can't believe that used to be easy. Hope to get back to that place again someday!
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