Speed training ... first outing ... what a shocker!

[wez70]

Well, hubs dragged me out for a bit of speed training this morning ... never done it before, never really wanted to but seeing as I'm on a training programme he insisted I give it a go ... and oh my gawd!!! I don't think I'll ever like it (but then I said that about sprouts as a kid and look at me now, human composter in action when they're in season!) ... it certainly made for a more interesting 5k than would have been on the cards but I felt like an old lady with the intensity bursts that seemed I was running through treacle no matter how hard I tried to speed it up and with him doing the serious vocal coaching thing beside me, at one point, if I could have caught him, I think I might have punched him! Love him to bits really and do appreciate the fact that he's coming along and trying to mix things up a bit for me when he really doesn't need to but wow ... what an eye opener ... will I do it again, well I have to now I've started and the Garmin told me I'd achieved what was expected when I investigated the download (once home and could breathe again!) but it was certainly an experience!!!

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Well I was planning on working on my speed...but not so sure now!😉 Seriously, well done - I am sure it will all pay off (once you can walk again!)🙂

[wez70 Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

It was ok really ... I suppose! Got to look at the benefits and I needed to do a bit more than just go out and run at the same pace each time I go out so will be interested to see if it makes a difference on the longer runs to come ... go on, I'll do it again if you give it a go!

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to wez70]

This is exactly what I am trying to do - have been reading about the 80/20 method (thank you Tomas) and really think I need to break away from my one pace running all the time. I will report back on my results!🏃🏽‍♀️🙂

[Tomas Marathon]

Sounds excellent, I bet it will improve your speed (even if it is hard work), and it sounds like you've got a great and very motivated coach in your husband. Looking forward to hear how you're getting on with this.

[ju-ju- Marathon]

wow that sounds hard... what interval plan was he following? Well done you. Dont forget that intervals REALLLLY take it out of you so ensure you rest those legs

[wez70 Half Marathon in reply to ju-ju-]

Think he made it up to torture me!!! We did a 1k warm up run then 8 short bursts of lamppost to tree etc with a really slow couple of minutes after each one then back up to normal pace for another minute or so ... sadist!!!

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My husband used to push me during my training which did pay off but I could have also punched him! He is on the ic at the moment so I can relax lol. Well done for sticking with it.