22-05-2014, 01:42 PM
Well, I decided to race yesterday afterall, and a good decision it turned out to be: New PB is 37.44:whistle:This course was flatter and quicker than the one I have been running every April (where my old PB 39.02 from last spring was achieved). Still, if you compare the two results, I think the progression is bigger than the difference between the course alone would represent. So, I have reason to believe that I have done some right things even without following the schedule:yes:
For now, I will as told, focus on the 21 K. I think the schedule could have worked for that, but I also think it works best to have a slightly more flexible scheme for me these days. I still learn a lot from the program, and the principles behind it. The speed sessions (intervals) are basic part of progression. And I do easy runs in between. Recently, I`ve also been adding some more "progressiv running", like starting out in "easy" pace and then ending harder. This is something I believe is also a good way to practice "race realistic" development during a session. If I find the time and place for going into the schedule again during the summer, I`ll keep you posted. Anyway, I guess I`ll keep you posted on the 21 K.