tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924908815112206508.post8097288783350761677..comments2023-11-24T09:26:48.721-05:00Comments on The Emerging Runner: Upping my game to reach an elusive PRThe Emerging Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09326865074297618379noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924908815112206508.post-63139544874449205862012-03-02T08:49:47.225-05:002012-03-02T08:49:47.225-05:00Thanks Paul. I want to try that workout, perhaps t...Thanks Paul. I want to try that workout, perhaps tomorrow if it's not raining in the morning. The higher intensity combined with a counter-balancing recovery lap makes perfect sense. I may yet improve on that PR!The Emerging Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09326865074297618379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924908815112206508.post-7449169221579184122012-03-01T19:44:31.955-05:002012-03-01T19:44:31.955-05:00The best way to improve 5k times is speed work on ...The best way to improve 5k times is speed work on the track.<br /><br /> If you want to break say 8 minute miles try to run laps at 1:52 with a walking recovery lap in between your runs. Eventually shorten your walking recovery to just half a lap.<br /><br />At first repeat this by running 4 laps. Over time work your way up to 14 laps. It might take a few months but if you can hold a 1:52 pace per lap with a short break for 14 laps you should be able to sustain a 2:00 pace over the 12+ laps of a 5k.<br /><br />The idea is to teach your body to go faster than it wants to.paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17612562696803413049noreply@blogger.com