Easy paced runs

[Visionon]

Hello everyone, I am convinced that I have discovered something that has helped me no end, I am sure that this may have been already obvious to everyone, but not me! I ran 7.3K this morning and it was the best run I have had in months, legs felt strong, breathing great and ended up running the final 3K with negative splits, around 4 minutes 50 second /KM pace.

Recently I have been running with my son, doing C25K, in addition to my own runs, these runs are generally a lot slower than my normal pace, approx. 6 minute /KM pace , however, I have found that after these runs my legs have felt a lot better, even better than if I had not done anything at all and I can run the very next day as well.

I think I will definitely continue this approach, at the moment it seems to work... famous last words!

Cheers

V.

[Hidden]

That is some rapid pace there at the back of the run! Well done indeed. I agree that slower running is ideal for setting up your quicker paced runs. When you are in that flow and it all feels good it really is a great place to be

[Visionon Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks. Yeah I agree, felt like I could have continued to 10K this morning, but thought better of it just in case I ended up doing myself a mischief!

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Great effort, your fast pace is fantastic but well done supporting your son at the slower pace. I always go out with the intention of slow (for me) but the first few kms are always too fast. Need a slow buddy 🤣🤣 happy running 🤗

[Visionon Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks, I am training him up to to be my running buddy!

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to Visionon]

Perfect, enjoy