Did a run similar to last week but a bit quicker. For some reason Chad was pushing the pace early on (in the MP range), and I probably should have done these miles slower as I ended up being more out of gas than I like to be on the last mile. Seems to work better to start real easy and then mildly progress toward MP at the end of the long run.
AP/HR: 8:18/162
Looking forward to a recovery week next week (20-30% reduction in miles) with a nice little 5 mile race/time-trial on Saturday (Dam 2 Dam).
Coach H TOTD: "Based on the proven effectiveness of both approaches, I like to split the difference between the extremes of volume emphasis and intensity emphasis.......Most runners will get the best results by finding a balance between quality (intensity) and quantity (volume)." | 