For a bit now, I’ve been trying to break :30 for a three mile time. I’ve almost gotten there. I’ve had two 3-mile runs lately at a 10:03 pace.
My last two runs were real confidence boosters. Faster paces for longer distances. win/win.
After monday’s run I decided this would probably be the week I’d break that 30 minute mark. I just have a feeling – which is good, since I really think this breaking the 30 minute mark issue is mostly mental. Even these close call runs I’m not finishing with my last ounce of strength – I’ve still got some juice left. So I really don’t see the reason not to hit my goal.
I plan to have a leg day tomorrow, so my goal run may have to wait till friday. But, I’ve promised myself that if I wake up with the real burn to hit that sub 30 mark, I’ll go for it. however, I’ve really been wanting a solid leg workout too.
Do you do your workouts by “feel” during the off season? Sometimes yes, sometimes no. I find I often have a better workout if I get up knowing what the plan is. I like having a route planned.
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This id definitely the week to make it happen,good luck!
Do you do your workouts by "feel" during the off season?
Yes and no. At this point in my running, I get overwhelmed by the thought of following a strict training plan, so I tell myself I'm just going to do what I'm going to do, by feel, whatever. But when I look back at my weeks, I'm essentially DOING a "training plan" - a semi-long midweek run, a long run on the weekends, several shorter runs during the week, and usually one "speed workout" (I've been doing a modified fartlek on the TM about once a week; 2/10 mi. @ 6.2mph, 1/10 mi. @ 7.5mph for about 3 miles). So...I'm not sure what the mental block about ACTUALLY following a plan is...
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