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I did 3.13 tonight on the treadmill in 36:00.
Dumb Question: I am doing the Higdon 5k intermediate plan just so I can have some structure. And i have a 5 k in march. Up until now I was doing c210K and it was really to many miles a week for me right now. I did 20+ miles a week for four weeks and ending up taking a couple weeks off due to knee pain.
doing the 5x400 tonight. I warmed up with an easy mile then started the interval.
is it 10 400 meters ....one walk/one at mile pace? Five times?
5 x400
Interval Training: To improve speed, you sometimes need to train at a pace faster than your race pace for the 5-K, about the pace you would run in a 1500 meter or mile race. Run 400 meters hard, then recover by jogging and/or walking 400 meters. Before starting this workout, warm-up by jogging a mile or two, stretching, and doing a few sprints of 100 meters. Cool down afterwards with a short jog.
Thanks
First Race
Hot Chocolate 5K Chicago November 4, 2012 30:17
Second Race
Penguin in the Park 5K Decatur Illinois March 23,2013 27:08
Scott
Joggaholic
doing the 5x400 tonight. I warmed up with an easy mile then started the interval. is it 10 400 meters ....one walk/one at mile pace? Five times?
Yes, based on the description you provided. (400 run + 400 walk) x 5.