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I've long thought that my run is limited by how fast I can physically run, I've also thought that it's linked to the fact that I've never really practiced running fast. Yesterday I did something about it.
The workout went as follows:
Run 20X200 on 1:50-2:10
5X200 high knees 45 ish
5X200 butt kicks 45 44
5X200 big arm swing 44-43
5X200 relaxed shoulders 43-41
The groups were to work on different aspects of my run.
The first 5 Reps I concentrated on keeping my knees high, driving them forward and getting a decent push off.
The second set of 5 I concentrated on trying to kick my butt with my heels.
The third set of 5 I concentrated on swinging my arms
The last set of 5 I relaxed my shoulders and hips, put everything together to run fast
In previous workouts with plenty of rest I was able to run at best, a 46 second 200. Those workouts were a combination of 400's and 200's. In this workout, while working on specific aspects of the run, we ran a 200 then rested until the next interval started. We started with 1:50 then moved to 2:10 since we were losing people and it was 90+ degrees outside.
By getting a little more rest I was able to practice running faster than I had before. I started off near 45 seconds and then the times came down and I got comfortable running faster. I really think that another 4 weeks of this is what I need and will try to fit it in my schedule.
I've long thought that my run is limited by how fast I can physically run, I've also thought that it's linked to the fact that I've never really practiced running fast. Yesterday I did something about it.
The workout went as follows:
Run 20X200 on 1:50-2:10
5X200 high knees 45 ish
5X200 butt kicks 45 44
5X200 big arm swing 44-43
5X200 relaxed shoulders 43-41
The groups were to work on different aspects of my run.
The first 5 Reps I concentrated on keeping my knees high, driving them forward and getting a decent push off.
The second set of 5 I concentrated on trying to kick my butt with my heels.
The third set of 5 I concentrated on swinging my arms
The last set of 5 I relaxed my shoulders and hips, put everything together to run fast
In previous workouts with plenty of rest I was able to run at best, a 46 second 200. Those workouts were a combination of 400's and 200's. In this workout, while working on specific aspects of the run, we ran a 200 then rested until the next interval started. We started with 1:50 then moved to 2:10 since we were losing people and it was 90+ degrees outside.
By getting a little more rest I was able to practice running faster than I had before. I started off near 45 seconds and then the times came down and I got comfortable running faster. I really think that another 4 weeks of this is what I need and will try to fit it in my schedule.
