Slow-smooth-fast
"I've been following Eddy's improvement over the last two years on this site, and it's been pretty dang solid. Sure the weekly mileage has been up and down, but over the long haul he's getting out the door and has turned himself into quite a runner. He's only now just figuring out his potential. Consistency in running is measured in years, not weeks. And over the last couple of years, Eddy's made great strides" Jeff 14 Jan 2009
That's always nice when you start to dip into the next pace level. Hope and promise of flying. Warm out today, huh? Keep going! --Jimmy
Its funny looking over your runs, as mine seem to be faster. I can run under MAF under 8 m/mile pace. DO you guys not keep to around MAF, I see the makority work well under your MAF
Max McMaffelow Esq.
Tuesday 08 January 2008 AD 06:18:15 AM CST Satisfactory enough for this 58 y.o. of firm buttocks
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I looked at your log. You are 28, but your Low HR runs average more than 180-28=152. Plus I see you are maxing out in the high 160's low 170's. So that could be the reason why you are running so fast.
I only get to MAF in the last few miles of my "hard" runs (high mileage) or during MAF tests. Recovery days, I max at MAF-5. Once I get fit, my paces will be substantially faster. I looked at your PR's, and they seem to be in the same range as mine (our 5k is just 15 seconds apart), though I'm 20 years older, so I don't know if age has any play in explaining the difference in our MAF running. I've never run under 8:00 pace at MAF, yet. Haven't really given it long enough. Basically, during the aerobic or "patience" phase, I'll start my runs anywhere from MAF-10 to Maf-20 depending on the distance, then keep an even pace, letting HR max out as stated above. Once in awhile I'll do aerobic intervals aerobic hill repeats. Maxing out at MAF, and dropping to MAF -10 during rest. I don't know how to explain why your MAF running paces are so fast and close to your 5k-5m paces, just aprox. a minute over if you are running sub--8:00. Enjoy it! --Jimmy p.s. Now, we really don't like you, Mr. Sub--8:00.
Lower max HR would be my guess. Or definitely a lower AT. Or you have a really high AT....or a combination of both. MAF isn't a good fit for everyone. Definitely most people, but not everyone. --------------- Woops...just read the other posts. I was assuming strict adherance!
Pretty cool where you were, Greg, as it was 65 here today in Rhode Island. My RHR was 56 this morning, still 6-7 beats over, but feeling much better, the cold is on the way out. I still feel a bit "laggy", but seem to be on a regular sleep schedule now, though a brand new one. I use to sleep from 1:00 am to 7: am. I am now sleeping from 9:00 pm to 6:00 pm! At least it's regular. ran 5.3 miles today outside. 2 laps around the Les Pawson loop ( read about Les ) at Lincoln Woods. This is my hills course. Kept my HR at MAF on the hills (132-134). average HR 123 (MAF -11) highest ave HR per mile 132 (MAF-2) pace: 12:44 5 miles isn't a lot for me, but felt like a milestone today. --Jimmy
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