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Discussion: Try some Threshold Runs

in: cledlie; cledlie > 2008-05-02;

#  Posted 2008-05-05 02:10:16
Quirkey: Since you've got a monitor Colin. I'd suggest sticking a Threshold Run in once a week for a while.
Yes its an unfortable run, but well worth it for the result you're looking for.

#  Posted 2008-05-06 01:12:12
cledlie: Thanks. I've tried that this evening - have a look at my Monday night run. How long should I be going and what HR - was this about right - should I be aiming for longer?

#  Posted 2008-05-06 02:23:50
Quirkey: These sessions are ideally of 20min duration for the core run (i.e. not including warm-up/down etc) . Some folk call them 'Tempo' runs.

The pace you need to be running for these should roughly as fast as you'd be able to maintain 50-60 mins. Ideally you would be running in a place where you can keep your pace constant (minimal hills / traffic lights etc)

The range of HR 80-90% will work, but there are a few different tests you can do if you want to get a more accurate HR to aim for. The closer you run to your actual Anaerobic Threshold the more effective this training will be.....

http://www.brianmac.co.uk/hrm3.htm

I would say though, keep it to once a week or alternatively max 10% of mileage if you can.

Sorry, that went on a bit. Hope it makes sense.

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