Seems like phase 1 of training is long gone and the 30K seems like ages ago. I am now in week 3 of my training with coach Mike Smith. I am continuing with a lot of base training with workouts thrown in a couple of days a week. Mike says we will get to specific TRR type of training in June.
So far everything feels great and even better than during the base training. I am running about the same time and mileage that I was running at the end of the base training. I am also adding some workouts to help with turnover. Not being a runner until recently I am learning everything about it from cadence, pacing, and economy.
Mike wants me to have more than just two gears. Right now its slow and fast. He wants me to be able to understand where I am at with my body and how long I can hold a gear before I need to change. This will be beneficial if we get to a stage where we have the opportunity to be successful and I can hold a higher level for a sustained period of time.
I am really having fun with this part of the training as it is something new and I enjoy the learning process. I can already feel my body adapting to multiple gears and its becoming automatic now when running a tempo run, or intervals.
I am headed to Alaska for a week and am looking forward to some epic runs while there. I am grateful to have a coach like Mike guiding me towards TRR.
maw
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