Bloggles and other feedback
First the nitty gritty for the headline-only readers=====6 miles at 140 bpm in 1:05:52. The first three where in 31:45, so something good is going on, maybe just stride efficiency at the slower pace. It is too soon for real progress, but it is still generally in the right direction.
Here is some of the feedback/questions I have gotten.
----You aren't going to run everything that slow are you? Yes I am, until I get to 50 miles a week, then I will mix it up some. I like the track a lot but this is about building the base.
----You should call the blackout goggles "bloggles". That is very clever, and whoever wants to take that to the bank, go for it, you have my permission. If you are saying "what is he talking about," check out yesterday's post.
----Don't you feel like a putz running that slow? Well, yes I do. But I really think this base building and specific heartrate training will help me get to my end goal, the 3:10. On another level, I think I look like a jackass in technical running gear busting out 11's. Whatever.
Two comments from me (to friends and family) about this blogging. (If you are a veteran blogger, you can skip this part). First, you can leave a comment anonymous or otherwise. Don't email direct, just comment. Second, don't hit the "next blog" button in the upper right corner. I did and yikes, there are some people with real issues blogging away for the world to see. You have at least been warned!
posted by Jack @ 9:54 AM
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2 Comments:
. . . so if I undestand your training rationale correctly, training at slower hrm's allows you to increase your lactose tolerance level? which will ultimately lead to a better, 'more comfortable' performance come marathon race day -- right?
had another question -- how can you find out what your maximum lactose tolerance capability really is? I know it is based on your genetic make-up. I assume there is a point that no matter what the level of your training is, you max out and that is the best you can do anyway.
I'm enjoying reading these -- perhaps you have a career in journalism ahead of you, too :-)
E-
Yes to the thought process, but it is lactic acid threshold improvements I am after, not lactose :) (I would have let that slide from anyone but e.)
There is a lot written on LT training. It is something that can continue to improve over a long period of time. That is why you see a lot of distance champs in their late 30's.
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