Yesterday I did a 30 min easy run (7.54 min/k @ 140 BPM). I'm still running the easy runs at 140 BPM.
Today 3x2k complete. Was harder than I expected, but I guess I did the first one a bit too fast. Actually this was the hardest session I have ever done. :rip:
I took a 90s break in between (maybe I should have started with a 2 min rest, but I thought the effect would be better with a shorter rest).
Stats:
Cycle 1 (post-injury) 3x2k
Total distance: 7.73
Total Time: 50.06
AHR: 167
MaxHR: 202
Number | Pace | Avg HR | Max HR
1 | 5:02 | 171 | 189
Rest: HR down to 143
2 | 5:10 | 187 | 196
R: 158
3 | 5:09 | 194 | 201
R:159
My heartrates are really high again, especially compared to before my injury. My HR also drops a lot slower during the rests. But I guess that's just natural because my condition is a lot worse compared to then.
Would it be possible to focus a little more on endurance this cycle? I would like to do a 13/14k run at a 6 min/k pace, to get used to maintaining a somewhat higher pace longer than 10k. I'm thinking of running the 10 mile race that's coming up at that pace, since I'm not looking for a PB on that distance anyway. Not to mention that my shape at the moment would not give me a PB anyway.
Here's an overview of my races coming up (I signed up for all these before my injury):
Sept 23rd: 10 Mile race Oct 14th: 14k trailrun Nov 18th: 15k race Dec 9th 15k race
My first goal is to run the 15k race on Dec 9th under 1.15 (5 min/k).
Stefan, you must be careful not to push your body too quickly but rather to do less and then build on the base you develop
consistency provides the results
if you run the 10 mile race as a training run then there is no problem in that but do remember you building back from an injury and you first need to build a few weeks of training before looking to push yourself
be patient and cautious and this should make running more pleasant
40 min easy + 20 min faster (Sunday)
First 40 min: 7.20 min/k @ 139 BPM
Last 20 min: 5.48 min/k @ 169 BPM
I did what you said and kept the last 20 min relaxed. I had no idea of the pace, since I didn't look on my watch until I was home. It was a bit disappointing to see the pace though, I felt like I was closer to 5 min/k.
Had a bad night sleep, so wasn't feeling very good anyway.
My confidence for the 10 Miles next sunday is pretty low at the moment, especially after yesterday's session. Any advice on the rest of the week?