Saturday, August 01, 2020

Saturday 1 August: High End Aerobic


I didn't run Friday. Total recovery day,

Description: Lydiard Phase: Aerobic Conditioning
Workout Priority: 2
PE: 4 - 7
Heart Rate Min/Max: 121 - 141

Run 1:25:00 at 5:49 /km pace. You should complete about 14.5 kilometers.

If you want to adjust your workout, use the following distance, duration and pace guidelines:

Distance range: 11.6 km - 17.1 km
Duration range: 1:14:00 - 1:35:00
Pace range: 6:20 /km - 5:32 /km

Workout Goal: High End Aerobic Run/Pacing to learn to control your effort and pacing. First half should be slower than the second half..

Planned Distance: 14.50 km  Planned Time: 1:25:00 @ 5.49

Comments

I notice the quickest pace has now jumped to 5.32 per k where in the past it was about 5.45 so a significant increase and is indicted PE (perceived effort) is up tp 7 out of max of 10. 7 is described as strong to very strong and HR max range is higher than previously. All meaning this isa significant session with increases as all the maximum.

It was with this in mind that I had a complete rest yesterday instead of the easy jog of 7k or so. Also with the limited in mind that I was really hesitant about the session because I wanted to reach the max end of what was in the program because that is where I have been for the last month and I didn't want to fall away as soon as it got a bit tough, 

The pace should be manageable because I have been down to 5.30 but I was planing 15k so that was going to be a big ask as the 5.30 pace has not been sustained for that distance BUT this is what this session was about - pushing the limits.

Executed: 15.00k in 82.30 @ 5.22 average pace with the 5k splits getting quicker as required. Pleased with the session pace and the pacing



Birkenhead Point before the start


Very quick stop to catch the rowers preparing 






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