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  • Diana Holzman

    Member
    August 4, 2022 at 7:30 pm

    What is the best way to improve speed? I really struggle with the 5k. Not that calculators are king, BUT according to them, my half marathon PR predicts a 5k that is nearly a full minute faster than my current PR. What is crazier to me is that some of my mid-race mile splits in the half are nearly equivalent to my 5k PR pace. I would like to work on this between spring and fall seasons next year, so just curious!

    • Luke Humphrey

      Administrator
      August 20, 2022 at 6:08 am

      I like this. I’ll work on some things!

      • Diana Holzman

        Member
        August 20, 2022 at 12:37 pm

        Thanks! I’ve decided I want to work on speed – primarily 5ks – for the winter into spring/early summer after my half on 10/23, so it would be super helpful to get some guidance. The ultimate goal is to eventually crush a very very old PR (we’re talking high school cross country days – about 60-90 seconds to take off) 👍🏻

  • John Etrheim

    Member
    August 9, 2022 at 10:51 pm

    Rest day question: due to travel, I had to take a Monday rest day instead of a Wednesday rest day. Should I rest twice this week or swap days?

    • Luke Humphrey

      Administrator
      August 20, 2022 at 6:10 am

      In future, no. Swap or move days around if you can. An easy day instead of an off day between the workouts is fine. A lot of people actually feel better for the second workout

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