Thursday, 26 May 2011

Re: NBR Thursday Night Track Workout : 10 x 400m @ 7:30pm

fast inspiration here!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWvtVFjCG_Q&feature=player_embedded

On May 26, 12:57 pm, James Chu <james.c....@gmail.com> wrote:
> Word.
>
> On May 26, 2011 12:56 PM, "Mike E" <mike.es...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I think if you are a middle distance runner and don't have a fast mile
> then running at your mile pace is probably fine.  If you have a fast
> mile in the tank and lean towards speed, then you will want to back it
> off just a bit.
>
> For speed training, you should always think about how much distance
> you are doing at race pace.  So 10 400s at mile race pace is 2.5 times
> the race distance.  For shorter distance training you probably want to
> keep it closer to 1.5 X to 2.0 X cumulative running distance at the
> race pace.  So if you are running at your 800 M pace you would not
> want to run more than 1200 - 1600 meters at that pace.  For the mile
> 2400 - 3200 meters is a good target.
>
> If I can make it out tonight I will probably just feel it out - start
> out slower on the first couple and see what feels like a good groove.
> It's almost always a good idea to leave one in the tank - If you feel
> like you could have done another, then you're recovery will be quicker
> and you will be able to have another hard workout within 48 hrs.
>
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