tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post4503896097530897015..comments2024-02-06T10:16:40.971+00:00Comments on Diary of a Rubbish Marathon Runner: No TempoThomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07802380462713592586noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-53960858515162529342009-03-08T18:51:00.000+00:002009-03-08T18:51:00.000+00:00http://picasaweb.google.com/richardjcronin/Ballyco...http://picasaweb.google.com/richardjcronin/Ballycotton2009#<BR/><BR/><BR/>send me your e-mail address and I'll send you the originals<BR/><BR/><BR/>richardjcronin@gmail.comRichardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05739196746383254321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-84776245372286788092009-03-06T21:14:00.000+00:002009-03-06T21:14:00.000+00:00I'm sure the tempo will be in your legs come Sunda...I'm sure the tempo will be in your legs come Sunday and that's what matters. The training effect of the early morning tempo runs should be the same as late afternoon tempo runs irrespective of pace (it's all in the effort)Grellanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07132757537248747078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-21322865876361383292009-03-06T05:59:00.000+00:002009-03-06T05:59:00.000+00:00I think a sustained tempo run (the 10k or so you r...I think a sustained tempo run (the 10k or so you ran) is very good value. Running on perceived exertion might be better, rather than targeting a specific pace.<BR/><BR/>Having said that, I reckon around HM race pace for 10k would be good running.<BR/><BR/>Talk to Niamh about trying an afternoon session. Surely once per week wouldn't be too much - esp if you can squeeze the whole session into an hour. Otherwise, try the Sunday option. I think you'll get better times if your legs and body are fully "awake".Ewenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093209634556111656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-26256531076342373102009-03-06T05:12:00.000+00:002009-03-06T05:12:00.000+00:00I find the tempo sessions are too but I think they...I find the tempo sessions are too but I think they're very important. If the times aren't there stick with the effort as it will pay off. Almost six weeks and counting...<BR/><BR/>I also agree with Rick, a 10 mile tempo is massive! The longest Jon has had me doing is 4x15' or a broken hour (alt. 10kP and MP). Don't be too hard on yourself.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14441387101727202416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-75797710012845178792009-03-05T20:14:00.000+00:002009-03-05T20:14:00.000+00:00Maybe you should try breaking up the tempo runs in...Maybe you should try breaking up the tempo runs into tempo intervals. Instead of running a 5-mile tempo, run 2 x 2.5 miles with active recovery in between. The pace should be around 10k/half-marathon. If you run 10k pace for the entire 5 miles then you're basically racing a 10k, which is not the intent.Waynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05492885166534094387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-42807051388841755932009-03-05T17:58:00.000+00:002009-03-05T17:58:00.000+00:00I would have thought your tempo run over 10 miles...I would have thought your tempo run over 10 miles should be around marathon pace, on alternating weeks maybe a 3-5 mile effort at faster than half marathon pace, i find running a circuit helps ie 2 x 5 miles etc...<BR/>But it must be hard at 6.30 in the morning!RICK'S RUNNINGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15836338956751369408noreply@blogger.com