21-07-2014, 10:04 AM
not much time indeed, but I thought I should test your theory that I can get in shape quickly 
The 5x2k 'fun' session went well on Thurs evening despite hot/windy conditions. I decided to try running them at steady pace, taking as much rest as I felt I needed to be relatively fresh each time. I didn't look at the watch (just beeped it at the start/finish of each rep).
Interestingly I did them all at around 7min pace and with almost exactly 90s rest (although I could have sworn it always felt like more than 90!). Guess I've done the session so many times it's engrained in my body-clock
7:03 (R88)
7:04 (R91)
7:03 (R90)
7:02 (R96)
6:52
Weather: HOT (25+deg), windy (12mph)
Weight: 79kg
This ended up being a fairly tough session (though never strained). I'd say I ended up giving about 85% of usual 5x2k effort.
Nice weekend of steady riding and running with the family in Dorset + a strong 15k tempo this morning back in London. Steady running between now and the first proper 2k's on Thurs.
Like the idea of 'not blowing' on 2k's on Thurs so will start steady as you say and only pick up last 2 if feeling strong.
Cheers,
Jamie