tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post197125037655472874..comments2024-02-06T10:16:40.971+00:00Comments on Diary of a Rubbish Marathon Runner: Evaluating AgainThomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07802380462713592586noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-69338824082834405022012-10-21T11:57:37.517+01:002012-10-21T11:57:37.517+01:00Nice to see you reporting progress over such a sho...Nice to see you reporting progress over such a short time. I do wonder if you are seeing a result of tuning up your muscles/heart/lungs rather than more fundamental physical adaptations. I suspect your basic fitness has been there most of the year but just detuned from the concentration of longer and lower intensity runs.<br /><br />For a while I have been wondering if you might do well to add a bit more of the high intensity workout/hill drills to your training for more of the year to help maintain the upper end of fitness.<br /><br />Like Ewen I don't think seeing good results this early is a problem, rather it's a sign that you've already got a great base to build from. Being in good shape at the beginning of new training cycle takes the pressure off, both physically and mentally so all you need to do is enjoy the ride :-)Robert Osfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960356368117573952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-64546963096291819842012-10-19T13:45:27.968+01:002012-10-19T13:45:27.968+01:00Very consistent and fast splits Thomas. Lets hope ...Very consistent and fast splits Thomas. Lets hope it's the start of a new build - next evaluation will tell.Grellanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07132757537248747078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-80158354449856159342012-10-19T07:59:07.018+01:002012-10-19T07:59:07.018+01:00Thomas, those are good numbers. I wouldn't wor...Thomas, those are good numbers. I wouldn't worry about getting into shape too early. If you're following the same coaching preparation as for Vienna you should be fine.<br /><br />BTW, on the point of pacing balloons - I think where some of these people get it wrong is that they rely on Garmins to set their early pace (rather than say the 1k sign and feel). Garmins can be off in cities with tall buildings and even if not, usually bring up splits a little early.Ewenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093209634556111656noreply@blogger.com