11-01-2010, 02:53 AM
I tried the 6 x 1000m session yesterday in 31 degree heat and unfortunately couldn't finish the session.
Here are the stats for the session:
1. 4:00 max hr 166 bpm
2. 4:04 max hr 174
3. 4:06 max hr 174
4. only got 300m into it averaged 4:17 min/km legs just wouldn't turn over quick enough
Normally I would be reasonably comfortable at this pace because I have PB's of 2:16 for 800m & 4:58 for 1500m, but I think a combination of the heat and the short rest time (60 secs) sorted me out.
Both my legs and lungs gave up on me during the 4th rep. I feel like I have the speed, but not the strength required to maintain the pace for 6 reps. I will make sure to keep out of the heat next time I do an interval session.
As for the paced run, when I ran it last cycle it was 5k in 22:03. I think I will aim for something in between 21 & 22 min this time, but will try and run at a comfortably hard pace.
Here are the stats for the session:
1. 4:00 max hr 166 bpm
2. 4:04 max hr 174
3. 4:06 max hr 174
4. only got 300m into it averaged 4:17 min/km legs just wouldn't turn over quick enough
Normally I would be reasonably comfortable at this pace because I have PB's of 2:16 for 800m & 4:58 for 1500m, but I think a combination of the heat and the short rest time (60 secs) sorted me out.
Both my legs and lungs gave up on me during the 4th rep. I feel like I have the speed, but not the strength required to maintain the pace for 6 reps. I will make sure to keep out of the heat next time I do an interval session.
As for the paced run, when I ran it last cycle it was 5k in 22:03. I think I will aim for something in between 21 & 22 min this time, but will try and run at a comfortably hard pace.