Today was my first successful attempt at run interval training.
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I created the following workout in Garmin Training Center and downloaded it to my Forerunner 305:
Repeat 6 times:
-3 minutes @ 9 minute mile (10k pace)
-2 minutes @ 7 minute mile (Sub 5k pace)
It is a 30 minute workout.
I could definately tell the difference in the requirements for this interval set. For the 9 minute mile, I was able to do the triathlon shuffle (jog with minimal stride), but for the 7 minute mile I really had to let go of my legs and open up my stride.
The first set I did really well.
The second set I started to feel sick
The third set is when I started to get tired, but still pushed through it.
The fourth set is when the training caught up to me. I was only able to run half of the 7 minute-mile section.
The fifth set I had to walk on some of the 9 minute-mile section. I stepped it up for the 7 minute mile section
The sixth set I walked for some of the 9 minute-mile section. I jogged at a 9 minute-mile pace for the 7 minute-mile section. This portion got messed up.
-At 3.1 miles I pressed "Lap" so that I could see what my 5k time was. When you do that, it doesn't just make a lap marker for your time...it jumps you to the next section of your routine.
It is now 25 minutes after the run and my quads are starting to burn. I can usually run 5ks without feeling much of a workout...but pushing the faster speeds for given amounts of time is really working.
I like this. I wasn't able to finish the routine. Perhaps next time I will get closer.
You must click "View Details" to see the information on the speed.
I created the following workout in Garmin Training Center and downloaded it to my Forerunner 305:
Repeat 6 times:
-3 minutes @ 9 minute mile (10k pace)
-2 minutes @ 7 minute mile (Sub 5k pace)
It is a 30 minute workout.
I could definately tell the difference in the requirements for this interval set. For the 9 minute mile, I was able to do the triathlon shuffle (jog with minimal stride), but for the 7 minute mile I really had to let go of my legs and open up my stride.
The first set I did really well.
The second set I started to feel sick
The third set is when I started to get tired, but still pushed through it.
The fourth set is when the training caught up to me. I was only able to run half of the 7 minute-mile section.
The fifth set I had to walk on some of the 9 minute-mile section. I stepped it up for the 7 minute mile section
The sixth set I walked for some of the 9 minute-mile section. I jogged at a 9 minute-mile pace for the 7 minute-mile section. This portion got messed up.
-At 3.1 miles I pressed "Lap" so that I could see what my 5k time was. When you do that, it doesn't just make a lap marker for your time...it jumps you to the next section of your routine.
It is now 25 minutes after the run and my quads are starting to burn. I can usually run 5ks without feeling much of a workout...but pushing the faster speeds for given amounts of time is really working.
I like this. I wasn't able to finish the routine. Perhaps next time I will get closer.
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