Subject: RE: Speed work question So now after doing the workout I'm more confused. I did the 6X400 faster than I thought, I averaged between 6-and 6:30/MM so about 1.36-1.44 per 400M. I would hit the line go right into a jog for 100M then start the next rep. So my rest interval was 100M Jog or about 45 sec. I was able to run these intervals hard , I felt like I needed to tell myself to slow down. My HR was at the upper end of my threshold but the intervals were short enough to run thru it. So as part of this program I am adding one extra 400M repeat a week until I get to 10. I want to make this workout harder but will I benefit more from shortening my rest to 20-30 seconds or increasing my speed? From what I can tell this workout was designed to simulate a 5K, I know that I'm not going to be running sub 6's in a 5K/HM/Tri any time soon, so I am leaning towards shortening my rest interval and keeping my HR at the upper end of my threshold as it would be in a 5K. Am I correct in thinking that running faster and at my threshold will help me with overall speed below my threshold so that I'll be able to sustain a faster pace w/ less effort in longer events |