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focusing on 5k
Wednesday, 30 June 2010 - Written by mjstone05 [profile]
So I decided to switch my focus from marathon and long distance stuff to the 5k. Time to get a little uncomfortable! I have a much easier time bangin' out 10 or 12 miles daily on the roads than hitting the track for 20 quarters, so this is going to suck. Big time. However, I really, really, really want a sub 16. In order to get there I have to do things I might not necessarily enjoy. In the end, if I can manager to break that barrier while staying fairly consistent in my volume, I should be able to also hit my goal for the marathon too- sub 2:40. So it's time to get down to business. I've never really focused on fast stuff before- just aerobic volume pretty much, except for fine tuning leg speed and stuff prior to race day, so it should be interesting to see just how fast I can get. 6 weeks to build up- it'll be cutting it close. I hate the track.
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Mury says:

Heh, I'd like to break sub 16 too. I wonder how many years it would take me, if it's even possible any more. Look at the bright side you have an incredible base to work from. Even though the natural progression is for people to go longer as they get older, there's a ton of inspiring stories of how well people transitioned back down because of their base that normal 5Kers don't have. I've read a few stories of people with enormous bases that smoked the 5K on a whim with no specific training for it. I'd say good luck, but I don't think you need it :)


johnnyk8 says:

lofty goal - lofty prize

Those are some ferocious time targets.


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