05-09-2019, 01:10 AM
Thanks TheEd.
4 days into the off period now, progress update below. It's been a little tougher than I suspect the off-period is supposed to be due to having to get used to the altitude again. I'm enjoying the laid back pace, but also building up some desire to start running faster again!
I had a quick look at upcoming races, not expecting to find anything, however there is a 10k race on Sept 29th (so about 3.5 weeks time) which I could do. Wanted to get your thoughts on this, as on current plans I'd be in the build-up period at that time. Is it OK to race during that, or would it be best to do another cycle? I'm fairly keen to do the race, but would also be happy not to if you think it would be far more beneficial to stick with the plan and not race.
Day 1
7.34km in 40:20
5:30/km
Av HR 142
Day 2
5.75km in 30:02
5:13/km
Av HR 144 (however monitor was over-reading for first 4 mins, probably ~140)
Day 3
7.87km in 42:08
5:21/km
Av HR 143
Day 4
rest
Day 5
9.34km in50:47
5:25/km
Av HR 145
cheers
4 days into the off period now, progress update below. It's been a little tougher than I suspect the off-period is supposed to be due to having to get used to the altitude again. I'm enjoying the laid back pace, but also building up some desire to start running faster again!
I had a quick look at upcoming races, not expecting to find anything, however there is a 10k race on Sept 29th (so about 3.5 weeks time) which I could do. Wanted to get your thoughts on this, as on current plans I'd be in the build-up period at that time. Is it OK to race during that, or would it be best to do another cycle? I'm fairly keen to do the race, but would also be happy not to if you think it would be far more beneficial to stick with the plan and not race.
Day 1
7.34km in 40:20
5:30/km
Av HR 142
Day 2
5.75km in 30:02
5:13/km
Av HR 144 (however monitor was over-reading for first 4 mins, probably ~140)
Day 3
7.87km in 42:08
5:21/km
Av HR 143
Day 4
rest
Day 5
9.34km in50:47
5:25/km
Av HR 145
cheers