16-07-2019, 09:52 PM
Hi Ed,
the first week is done. I really feel I'm building something here. The long runs are getting easier. I'm also enjoying them a little more. I used to focus only on pace, so longer, slower runs did not appeal to me much. Now, they're ok!
Monday 15-7, running the hills
I don't know if you know The Netherlands, but is quite the challenge to find some good hills here
Currently on holiday in my own country, but it is mostly flat here. However, I did find a somewhat hilly course near some bridges and ran it quite some times. I felt really good, the hills didn't even bother me much. They weren't that steep, but still, almost effortless. Nice feeling.
Total 62:06 (45 mins running the hills), 11.21k at 5:32.
Tuesday 16-7, 75 mins easy
Felt really easy again, my pace even picked up very naturally after 25 mins.
Total 75:54, 13.72k at 5:32
1st 5k 28:27 (5:41)
2nd 5k 27:13 (5:26)
Last 3.7k (5:26)
Tomorrow resting, and then onto week 3 of the build-up as suggested. I'll start with day 15 on Thursday. For Friday, it says the last 15 mins at 65% effort. That is even slower than a totally relaxed pace?
Johan
the first week is done. I really feel I'm building something here. The long runs are getting easier. I'm also enjoying them a little more. I used to focus only on pace, so longer, slower runs did not appeal to me much. Now, they're ok!
Monday 15-7, running the hills
I don't know if you know The Netherlands, but is quite the challenge to find some good hills here
Currently on holiday in my own country, but it is mostly flat here. However, I did find a somewhat hilly course near some bridges and ran it quite some times. I felt really good, the hills didn't even bother me much. They weren't that steep, but still, almost effortless. Nice feeling.Total 62:06 (45 mins running the hills), 11.21k at 5:32.
Tuesday 16-7, 75 mins easy
Felt really easy again, my pace even picked up very naturally after 25 mins.
Total 75:54, 13.72k at 5:32
1st 5k 28:27 (5:41)
2nd 5k 27:13 (5:26)
Last 3.7k (5:26)
Tomorrow resting, and then onto week 3 of the build-up as suggested. I'll start with day 15 on Thursday. For Friday, it says the last 15 mins at 65% effort. That is even slower than a totally relaxed pace?
Johan