Easy Run, Intervals and Running on Empty

Friday, November 6th, 2009

Been a while since my last post here, but the week has been crazy.

Anyway, Monday was a easy 3 mile run. Kept it around 65-85% of maximum heart rate (MHR) the entire time. Actually ended up doing about 4 miles when all was said and done.

Tuesday was interval day and was really fun. Did 10×200’s. Actually, since I run on the treadmill it was 10x .15, but still had the same effect I think.

So far the rest of the week has been rest time. Which reminds me of this song:

3 Mile Easy Run

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Had a 3 mile easy run today. Warmed up into the run, built to a high moderate pace, around 85% max, then slowed back dwon to the easy range of 65-75% of maximum heart rate. After this I moved over to the elliptcial for 30 minutes at easy pace as well.

Tommorrow is 9×200 intervals, so think my claves will be filling it even more than they are now.

Treadmill Intervals

Friday, October 16th, 2009

Tuesday was interval day on the treadmill. I was intending to do 6×400, but just felt terrible after the first two. I ended up doing a 10 minute warmup, then 4×400 at my target race pace for 5k. I would jog until my heart rate made it back into the moderate range which is 75-85% of maximum heart rate. (based on my plan)

I finished up with a 10 minute cooldown. I then moved to the elliptical for 30 minutes at easy to moderate heart rate levels, then called it a day.