As usual, the timing of this is perfect. I've been wanting to mix strides into my training program. I did them two years ago during some early training, but haven't circled back to them. I've got a medium distance run coming up on Monday and I'm going to plan on strides then. I have two medium-length runs each week, so I'd like to mix in strides for each of them if things are feeling good.
When I did them a couple years ago, I think I was overdoing it with the speed, going a good 15-30 seconds faster than my mile pace. I need to avoid the sprinting aspect of it if possible!
this is lovely - I'm going to set aside a pen and notebook to encourage myself to capture this, distraction free!
I really like the idea of the journal as well. Especially on more difficult runs, being able to know why it was difficult.
Writing about this for next week. Every runner has to be their own troubleshooter. A journal is a great way to be a project manager.
Awesome. Then this series is already a success.
As usual, the timing of this is perfect. I've been wanting to mix strides into my training program. I did them two years ago during some early training, but haven't circled back to them. I've got a medium distance run coming up on Monday and I'm going to plan on strides then. I have two medium-length runs each week, so I'd like to mix in strides for each of them if things are feeling good.
When I did them a couple years ago, I think I was overdoing it with the speed, going a good 15-30 seconds faster than my mile pace. I need to avoid the sprinting aspect of it if possible!
Rule No 1 of Strides: NO SPRINTING. Think smooth acceleration.