The best races are typically associated with consistent pacing from start to finish. This being said, there’s something to be said for starting out a bit ‘slower’ than your ‘target’ pace and running ‘faster’ as your run and/or race unfolds.
I like starting a bit slower because it provides an opportunity to ‘feel things out’. How’s the weather? How am I feeling? Are the running gods/goddesses smiling on me?
Starting a bit slower than whatever number is rattling around in my head gives me a chance to answer these questions and hone in on the best way to handle the miles that lie ahead.
Thursday’s session is about shifting gears every 1/2 mile for a total of 2 miles. 2 miles may not ‘sound’ like much. But, if you execute this workout properly, you’re looking at a LOT of bang for the buck!
Here’s the lowdown for what I have lined up……
- Rendezvous at the WEST entrance to Kezar & stow any personal items in my car.
- Easy jog from Kezar to JFK at the Flower Observatory (.5 miles approx)
- Dynamic Range of motion drills!
- Commence the progression run!
- Your first 1/2 mile will be at comfortable/conversational pace
- Your 2nd 1/2 mile will be at ‘tempo’ pace (think 10K/half marathon race pace).
- Your 3rd 1/2 mile will be at 5K race pace.
- Your FINAL 1/2 mile will be at your ‘go for broke’ pace.
- 1/2 mile cooldown run back to my car.
- Segue into happy hour!
Here’s a link to the course map…..
*NOTE-Every 1/2 mile on the course will be marked with chalk.