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[5K+ speed] Laura, you're such a teaser!

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secanGraduate10
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Today I decided to try out one of the 5K+ podcasts and, after the long run on Tuesday, I thought my legs would have appreciated something not too hard so I chose the "speed" one.

What to say? The recovery pace is slower than my usual pace; it felt a bit strange at the beginning and it took me a few minute to get into the right cadence. Apart from that, I found it quite enjoyable, the only problem being it is too short; as soon as you begin having fun, Laura stops encouraging you and tells you it's over for the day... the little teaser! 😁

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yatesco

He he. I am looking forward to doing the 5k+ myself in a few weeks after more consolidation. Glad to know you enjoyed it.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10

Yep..short but sweet..best to build it into a longer run..that's what I do πŸ™‚

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secanGraduate10β€’ in reply toOldfloss

That sounds as a good idea; I'll try it next week.

Where do you insert the interval training, at the beginning or at the end of the run?

Thanks.

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SlowstartGraduate10β€’ in reply tosecan

I do the speed podcast at the beginning of the run, then just carry on running for however long I feel when it's finished.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply tosecan

It varies, but usually the beginning of the run...gets me into the mood... I do the same with Stamina and that is always at the beginning!... :)

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Zev1963

Interesting, I've tried stepping stones, and I use stamina for my 35 minute weekday runs, but I've not tried the speed podcast yet.Β  You've made me want to try it now :)Β 

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secanGraduate10β€’ in reply toZev1963

I'm glad I did... but don't blame me if you find it awful. πŸ˜†

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toZev1963

It is fun.. short and sweet, I feel, but we are all different. Great to build into a longer run too, when you are used to it!

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agedsnailspaceGraduate10

If you want a longer interval run try the guardian advance running podcasts. Β No Laura, I'm afraid (though there is a very friendly chap telling you when to stop and start), but you will definitely find it a little more challenging than Speed!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toagedsnailspace

Thanks for that tip.. I am gonna give that a look-see!! :)

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Curlygurly2Graduate10

You could do it twice! I normally find it's enough on it's own, but I really hammer it - once I thought I was gonna puke!

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misswobbleGraduate10

I do stepping stones all the while.   They keep your legs guessing 😊

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JaySeeSkinnyGraduate10

I also only do it once because I'm so knackered at the end of it there's no way I could repeat it! Would also have difficulties incorporating it into a longer run for the same reason. Will have to get stronger (note to self!).Β 

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secanGraduate10β€’ in reply toJaySeeSkinny

If I stick to Laura's cadence, I find the fast bits (165bpm) "comfortably" demanding and I can fully recover during the slow ones (155bpm). But my stride wasn't particularly long, hence my speed wasn't particularly fast (my avg pace was 6:06min/km); I'll have to try extending my stride, next time.

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JaySeeSkinnyGraduate10β€’ in reply tosecan

You're still way faster than I am. I'm lucky to consistently run under 7 min/km. But then you're only a youngster! I loved "Speed", will maybe give it a go next week again and see if I can add some "normal" running on afterwards. It somehow doesn't seem right if I don't do at least 30 mins!

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Noaky12Graduate10β€’ in reply toJaySeeSkinny

Aren't we odd. I feel cheated by a run of less than 5k these days πŸ˜†

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JaySeeSkinnyGraduate10β€’ in reply toNoaky12

Exactly how I feel! But it's daft really! How can we get faster if we don't do shorter distances faster than usual and then try and build up?Β 

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simonwilliamstutorGraduate10

I find Laura quite irritating in the Speed podcast. When the tempo increases I wish she'd just go straight into 1, 2, 3, 4 rather than waffling on about finding the beat etc.

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