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Fenland Runner
Fenland Runner
Feb 2009
5:45pm, 18 Feb 2009
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After today's absolutely superb run, I'd say slower (pace) the better.... ;-)
SPR™
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I agree El bee.
Hendo
Hendo
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5:48pm, 18 Feb 2009
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Hendo
I agree El bee

Evening HRers :-)
SPR™
SPR™
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5:49pm, 18 Feb 2009
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Roo
Sounds like Max is right then, i'd say run as you feel for now, and like El bee says you'll probably improve to where 70% is comfortable.
Feb 2009
5:51pm, 18 Feb 2009
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Rooa,

I agree with the bee as well.
mic
mic
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5:57pm, 18 Feb 2009
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mic
*De-cloaks off the starboard bow*

The stripey one is bang on.. the only time I can run at a pace slower than 10:00min/mile is on the track at the start of my warm-up routine, on the road 9:00/mi pace just *feels* awful .. ... not that I am saying these paces are slow or fast ... just that they really dont work for me.. running how you *feel* sometimes is great :-) and athletes should feel free to run-free when they want without beating themselfs up or trying to stick to pace that is uncomfortable for them...

*Re-cloaks, engages warp-drive to the kitchen for tea*
Fenland Runner
Fenland Runner
Feb 2009
6:03pm, 18 Feb 2009
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Fenland Runner
Ok, ok, I'm the leper :-(

Most probably 12-18 months ago I would have posted exactly the same thing, however personal experience has taught me that being able to run at 9 or 10 or 11 pace is not only 'fun' but rewarding. Slow in the new fast in my book ;-)

My big mistake 12-14 months ago was training in the 'grey' zone and it helped neither short/medium or long distance running.

But this is only my view and more than happy to get slaughtered.... ;-)
Feb 2009
6:07pm, 18 Feb 2009
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I agree with The bee too.

I have said time and again that some folk would be better doing what he suggests.

I have posted loads of stuff in an effort to try and explain but despite my best efforts I don't seem to be getting through to people. Don't know why but its kinda frustrating for me too. I just want to help :-(
Lizzie W
Lizzie W
Feb 2009
6:08pm, 18 Feb 2009
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IanM - some people listen & don't post - take heart
eL Bee!
eL Bee!
Feb 2009
6:09pm, 18 Feb 2009
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eL Bee!
FR - not at all, mate - you are running with much better form - and most certainly aerobically. And you perfectly illustrate the fact that there are folk for whom the structure provides a significant 'eureka' moment, and folk for whom it doesn't.
Ultimately our aims are the same:
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To get fitter
To get faster
To remain uninjured
To set goals, hit them, and set new ones.

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Everything you need to know about training with a heart rate monitor. Remember the motto "I can maintain a fast pace over the race distance because I am an Endurance God". Mind the trap door....

Gobi lurks here, but for his advice you must first speak his name. Ask and you shall receive.

A quote:

"The area between the top of the aerobic threshold and anaerobic threshold is somewhat of a no mans land of fitness. It is a mix of aerobic and anaerobic states. For the amount of effort the athlete puts forth, not a whole lot of fitness is produced. It does not train the aerobic or anaerobic energy system to a high degree. This area does have its place in training; it is just not in base season. Unfortunately this area is where I find a lot of athletes spending the majority of their seasons, which retards aerobic development. The athletes heart rate shoots up to this zone with little power or speed being produced when it gets there." Matt Russ, US International Coach
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