Sasha made me grab the watch today. He has a new theory that if you train slower than 10 min mile pace adding miles won't improve your overall performance as quickly as sub 10..makes sense. I've heard some miles referred to as "junk miles" by elite runners. I know for some of us just making it off the couch and out the door away from family and responsibilities is a major accomplishment in and of itself. That said, today I tried to run faster... in the past I usually have trained around 10..that seems to be my comfort zone when I'm in my best shape. Still getting back there. My first 2 miles were in 20:40 and then I slowed down and then I picked it up at the end. Feel pretty good..a little tired...making dinner for a friend that had a baby now. :) |