I don't usually pay too much attention to them as long as I know I have enough in the tank to get to the end , especially on a 5k run.
I would normally pay more attention if it was a 10K
However, I just wanted to practice the control !
I don't particularly find achieving negative splits difficult especially if you set off really really slowly.
The tricky bit (for me) is starting at a reasonable pace and THEN. achieving negative splits which was what I tried to do today .
I was happy with the run , it wasen't a guided run, just a run with my usual Pink Floyd playlist π
Didn't really know what to wear as it was 10 degrees and the sun was out so opted for short sleeve t shirt and shorts !
It was chilly on the warm up but within 10 mins felt just right !
The 2nd k on this route is tricky to control the pace as it is slightly down hill and makes quite a difference over the distance , easy to speed up too much .
Then the 3rd k is mostly uphill apart from the last bit which goes down again towards the end .
The last 2k is also undulating so tricky to control .
However , quite pleased with the result π
Only downside is my VO2 Max dropped a point after this run , ahh well never mind π
Perhaps go for some intervals next time π
Written by
Instructor57
Graduate
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
All negative splits mean is starting your run off slowly so you don't run out of energy and then increasing the pace as the run progresses so you know you have enough fuel in the tank to finish π
10 degrees was simply the temperature when I went out .
And VO2Max is a measure of how efficient your body is at using oxygen on the run π
Many moons ago, I lived in Bedfordshire, England. I was only 19, and was in the USAirForce at RAF Chicksands.
I have to say, I loved living in England soooo much, that I would have stayed if could have. We had to wear Parkas in the winter because it was soooo cold, but I LOVED it. Haha. Good times.
I always start out too quickly. I managed my pace well today. I can confirm it feels much better when you donβt exhaust yourself in the first half πππ»
Ooh get you! Looks like a good one. I'm still getting to grips with my pace(s). Don't have a watch that shows zones...yet (did you hear that Santa?)π€ͺ
It might be because heβs naturally a bit faster so every so often i have to sprint to catch him up
It was strange after i was very ill in january because the better i got abs the further i ran the lower my V02max went, at one point my fitness age was 79 and I was almost in the red, that was after running an 8k too then it started to go back up
Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.
Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.