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Date: 13 Dec 2006 17:23:36
From: Beginning runner
Subject: Getting to learn how to pace myself
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Had a good run today. 3.05 miles (I hit the "stop" button on the 301 a
bit prematurely.) in 41:13: 13:31 min/mile. I was trying for 13:30.
My splits were 13:35, 13:27, 13:31 and 13:18 for the .05 mile lap.
That's 10 seconds a mile better than my pace on the Dec 2nd 5K race.
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Date: 13 Dec 2006 21:29:06
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Subject: Re: Getting to learn how to pace myself
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Beginning runner wrote:
> Had a good run today. 3.05 miles (I hit the "stop" button on the 301 a
> bit prematurely.) in 41:13: 13:31 min/mile. I was trying for 13:30.
> My splits were 13:35, 13:27, 13:31 and 13:18 for the .05 mile lap.
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> That's 10 seconds a mile better than my pace on the Dec 2nd 5K race.
That's good, and that type of quick progress isn't unusual for new
runners.
However, I would, if you want to get stronger and faster, first
concentrate on gradually increasing distance -- increase the size of
your aerobic engine. Get fit enough so that you can train fully warmed
up (after 30-40 minutes). When you can run 20-25 miles/week, then you
can start to increase tempo on certain runs. You'll be stronger (and
in a position to convert that strength to speed) after you get there.
In the meantime, occasional races will suffice as speedwork. Just my
.02...
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Date: 14 Dec 2006 00:22:05
From: Beginning runner
Subject: Re: Getting to learn how to pace myself
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In article <1166074146.034036.300490@l12g2000cwl.googlegroups.com >,
dstumpus@mindspring.com wrote:
> However, I would, if you want to get stronger and faster, first
> concentrate on gradually increasing distance -- increase the size of
> your aerobic engine.
Well, considering that before the race I was running about 2.5 miles
each time, and now I'm running 3.1, I think it would be best for me to
stay at 3.1 for at least another week or two. And in just under 3
weeks, I'll be running in a 3 mile race. As you said, "gradually".
After I rest from the New Years eve race, I'll start adding distance
again.
Saturday, I'm planning to slow it down to about 14:30, and will try to
alternate between that and 13:30 every other day.
Judging from the feeling in my legs, especially the upper calves, after
the run, I did exceed my lactic threshold today.
Again, thanks for the support and advice.
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Date: 13 Dec 2006 17:43:26
From: Twittering One
Subject: Re: Getting to learn how to pace myself
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"I'm not looking to win the race, just to finish it faster than I did
last time."
I always say, in regard to life in general ~
Am I headed in the right direction? If so,
that's good enough to keep going ...
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Date: 13 Dec 2006 16:56:58
From: Twittering One
Subject: Re: Getting to learn how to pace myself
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"Slow & steady wins the race."
~ The Tortoise
"Not if it's a short race ~ !"
~ The Hare
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Date: 13 Dec 2006 18:40:00
From: Beginning runner
Subject: Re: Getting to learn how to pace myself
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In article <1166057818.258996.87750@t46g2000cwa.googlegroups.com >,
"Twittering One" <mournenwould@aol.com > wrote:
> "Slow & steady wins the race."
> ~ The Tortoise
>
> "Not if it's a short race ~ !"
> ~ The Hare
<smile > I'm not looking to win the race, just to finish it faster than
I did last time.
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