Workout. 8-10x1000 in 3:08-3:10 on 5:00. Ended up doing nine, as Mystery Coach cautioned me to 'leave a couple in the bag'. Ten minute warmup, then...
3:08.3(158-:40) | 3:09.2(159-:42) | 3:10.4(159-:46)
3:10.5(162-:53) | 3:09.1(163-:62) | 3:09.2(162-:63)
3:07.3(162-:70) | 3:07.2(163-:68) | 3:06.7(164-:56)
First four felt really good--like 10k pace. Then 5 and 6 felt progressively more challenging. The last three were strangely more *comfortable* than the slower ones before. Breathing was slightly heavier but easier, and the legs seemed to turn over better. Recovery inexplicably improved on the last one. I was nearly curious enough about the recovery to do a tenth rep. Nearly. =)
Really good workout. Looking forward to the 15k Red River Run in ten days (October 20). I've never run a 15k before, so it should be fun, and I'll get a PR no matter what. Cheers!
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4 comments:
wow,thats an impressive work out.
cont-on the subject of rapid heart rate or TACHYARDIA, it is quite common in long distance endurance athletes.you can read lots of studies on the subject if you dial in "TACHYCARDIA AND THE ENDURANCE ATHLETE" on your google search.
for a start i would cut down on the caffeine and take a good muti vit with all the minerals in it.
anyway i've had this tachycardia dating back to about 1990 when i first noticed it when i was cycle racing.
rick,
how are you able to do such a workout that early in the morning??
Rick, thanks, I'll check it out. I used to take a vitamin, but stopped many months ago, but I can say I have very low to no caffeine intake. I stopped caffeine about two years ago, with good results.
Tommy, the answer is years of practice--about two. I wondered the same ting until I started gradually doing the faster stuff in the morning, and now I wouldn't have it any other way. You would think you would be stiff and slow in the morning, but your body adapts to it very well and quickly.
Thanks for the comments! Cheers!
I love your philosophy quote on the right column of your page!
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