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Week 6 Mileage
Posted by MegNH on Jan 27, 2008 6:24:25 AM
Jan 27, 2008 5:12 PM
MegNH
says
in response to davedunham:
MegNH
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in response to davedunham:
Really?! Just 10 min training gets me 8's for a race? Can you explain how that works? Maybe explain a little bit about the differences between running and racing? I'm feeling a little skeptical about my ability to do it.
Jan 28, 2008 6:27 AM
davedunham
says
in response to MegNH:
davedunham
says
in response to MegNH:
Sure. You will be able to race about 2 minutes a mile faster than your training pace (when we get you to that point). By then you will have a mileage base, lots of weeks of running and you will also have speed work. When it gets closer we'll tailor your speed work for the 5k. Running (training) should be pretty easy - conversation pace, racing will be at a pace you can maintain for 3.1 miles. The percentage difference between training and racing pace projects out to about 10 minute miles in training equaling about 8 minute miles in race (for 5k). A couple of other factors will be the mental approach to the race which will be different than just getting out the door for a run. You'll spend some mental energy before the race preparing yourself for what is ahead. If we plan it right you'll be pumped-up for the race and hit the line ready for a sub 25. There is a lot of work that has to go in before you can put it on the line.....many miles of training for a few miles of racing. The secret to racing well is.......there is no secret you just have to log miles and do speed work. YOU ARE ON YOUR WAY! 
In addition to motherhood and a busy life, I will become a runner. I will juggle family obligations while training and work hard to reach weight loss goals. Feel free to follow me on my journey.
That is you being crabby? Pretty mellow
Nice week. You get down to 10 minutes in training and you'll have no problem doing 8's for a race. Plenty of time to get to that point.
Keep up the good work.
dd