That's what was going through my mind during the second of 3 x 2k @ 6 minute mile pace at this evenings track session.
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The first went off quite well with 7:38 for 5 laps (in lane 3 => target of 7:45) a bit fast at 5:54 pace (3:40/km). My mouth was a bit dry so I took on some water during the 3 minute recovery. The second 2k felt tougher, struggling to keep pace over the last 2 laps - still under target at 7:39 (5:55 pace). However I knew that I could not complete the final 2k at the same pace and reverted to 6:12 pace with Ronán leaving Matt and Niamh to the faster pace. I only managed 4 of the 5 laps of the last 2k as I could feel my right calf tighten up and didn't want to risk a strain. The fact that my mouth was dry during the first 2k suggests a lack of hydration as the primary cause of the tightness as opposed to running in the vibrams. I could still feel the localised tightness during the warmdown and so will exercise caution over the next few days.
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Tue 12th Oct
About 6.6 miles with 2 x 2k @ 5:54/55 pace and 1 x 1.6k @ 6:15 pace.
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My Garmin still refuses to come on so I am using a cheap stopwatch from Lidl that also supposedly records heart rate, distance and speed, although I don't think it necessarily saves any of the data so I need someone beside me with a clip board taking down the stats. Volunteers, anyone?
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Congratulations on your reent race, I hope your calf starts to feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteAh, no. You'll just have to remember the times. Great session. 3 x 2k! Might be worth doing a net search for a solution to the Garmin problem. I remember various "reset" solutions - pushing certain buttons together etc.
ReplyDeleteYou don't believe in the train but don't strain philosophy? Careful with the leg!
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