Why walk when you can run?
So, after meeting with the coach and discussing the "no walk break" philosophy, I figured I better get started with this so I can be on the right page when we start working together in November. Since heart rate is vital for this type of training I decided to try out the garmin HRM again (it caused real chaffing issues last time).
Sunday - goal: run as long as possible without taking a break (planned run distance 7-8km) Outcome: I DID IT!! 7.5km with no walk breaks. We stopped once to jump a puddle and have a quick drink. To my surprise I felt great. I checked my heart rate periodically (arond 170) but didn't bother looking at the time. I just got in to a rhythem and went. It helped that I had actually managed to convince a couple of my running friends to try this experiment out with me.
Wednesday - planned 4-5km nice easy run (since I have Melissa's 22km this weekend). Another great run with no walk breaks! I think I'll be able to adjust to this just fine.
Now to start monitoring the heart rate. I still hate the garmin chest strap so I think I'll have to buy a new hrm that I like.
Highlight of the week...picking my new wheels on Friday! Got to take it for a ride on Monday and it felt really nice. I was more comfortable in the aero position than sitting up, which is a great change from my old bike!! Hopefully it will encourage me to stay in aero for longer periods.
Off to the race this weekend.
Sunday - goal: run as long as possible without taking a break (planned run distance 7-8km) Outcome: I DID IT!! 7.5km with no walk breaks. We stopped once to jump a puddle and have a quick drink. To my surprise I felt great. I checked my heart rate periodically (arond 170) but didn't bother looking at the time. I just got in to a rhythem and went. It helped that I had actually managed to convince a couple of my running friends to try this experiment out with me.
Wednesday - planned 4-5km nice easy run (since I have Melissa's 22km this weekend). Another great run with no walk breaks! I think I'll be able to adjust to this just fine.
Now to start monitoring the heart rate. I still hate the garmin chest strap so I think I'll have to buy a new hrm that I like.
Highlight of the week...picking my new wheels on Friday! Got to take it for a ride on Monday and it felt really nice. I was more comfortable in the aero position than sitting up, which is a great change from my old bike!! Hopefully it will encourage me to stay in aero for longer periods.
Off to the race this weekend.
posted by Kerry @ 10:59 AM
2 Comments:
At 11:14 AM,
Warren Footz said…
i am so green with envy, and i want 1
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At 3:14 PM,
Kelodie said…
This is fantastic, Kerry!! I think I'm gonna start to avoid taking walk breaks as soon as I'm comfortable with 10:1s! If you can do it, I can at least try it! :)
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