I know everybody is still going to call this "ultra fast," but I swear its not! The difference? Heart rate. On my previous tempo runs my heart rate would be 180-185 bpm; indicating I'm past my lactic threshold. Today, however, I kept my heart rate lower, 170-175 bpm. As a result, I still felt surprisingly fresh at the end, as opposed to wanting to keel over!
Call that my disclaimer. Call these the numbers:
7:37 (152 bpm, warmup)
6:43 (170 bpm, lets rock!)
6:28 (173 bpm)
6:23 (170 bpm)
6:11 (174 bpm)
6:58 (170 bpm, cooldown... sort of)
'Honest' HR: 172 bpm
'Honest' pace: 6:26/mile
Things I noticed:
- Perfect negative splits. Every mile got faster. Right on!
- Very similar to my tempo run a few weeks ago, but I didn't have to work as hard!
- Running fast is fun!
- I always get 'velocitized' on quick runs, unless I go 100% all out. Its like getting off the express way and accidentally speeding through town. I tend to do that on cool downs. And when I get off the express way.
5 comments:
Well, phooey. I guess that means you'll beat me on Saturday!
Suprisingly fresh? You dog. I mean, GOOD FOR YOU!! hee hee.
Steady tiger, don't over do it. I am only saying that so I can catch ya, and then push you over as I pass by.
Seriously, nice numbers!
Hey man.
Thanks for checking in on me. Family and work are a time consuming combination that make we wish for longer days and more energy to get it all done.
I think the tri is the thing for you. I know you are a great runner, but the way you seem to love that bike makes it a necessary part of your training. I've said it before, but I think you could be nationally competitive as a tri guy. Who knows??
All is well with me and I will find the time to post this week. Actually kind of enjoying the taper this time.
Shiznit. I guess I'm toast as well . . .oh wait never mind you're competing with the dudes and last I check I don't have a package :P
But you always do neg splits, right? Most times I notice you do . . .
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