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Run With Me QWOD

10/8/2010

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So this Sunday at 8:30am I'll be running my fifth and final half marathon of the year, thus accomplishing my 2010 goal of running all five NYRR 5-Borough Half Marathons.  A few years ago I couldn't even  run two miles without knee pain, but today I run pain free and HAPPY due to Pose running and my Vibram Five Fingers.

Today's Quick Workout Of the Day is just a run outside.  You'll be doing a fartlek (tee hee), which is a combination of anaerobic and aerobic exercise.  Basically you'll be running at your normal pace, then picking up the pace to a sprint for a short time, then back down to normal pace.  It will give you a better workout than just running at one average pace, and it will actually make you a faster runner overall.  Bring a stopwatch and give it a go - let me know how it worked out for you!

QWOD for Saturday or Sunday, October 9th or 10th
  • Run 2 minutes at an easy pace
  • Sprint for 30 seconds
  • Run 2 minutes at an easy pace
  • Sprint 30 seconds
  • Run 2 minutes at an easy pace
  • Sprint for 30 seconds
  • Run 2 minutes at an easy pace
  • Sprint 30 seconds
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Tait link
10/8/2010 05:12:48 am

Benny,

Glad to hear you'll be running Sunday! Not sure yet if I'll be (recovering from a calf strain that popped up just as I was beginning my taper). If I do though, I'll keep an eye out for you.

By the way, I love Fartleks, though I think the best way to run them is in a group. Each person taking a turn as the "leader", deciding when and how far/fast to surge. It keeps everyone on their toes (quite literally) and wondering what's coming next. Lots of fun!

-Tait
http://teamfirspring.com

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10/10/2010 07:04:06 am

Tait, awesome job on the run today! Sick time! I guess the calf strain wasn't much of a factor.

Yes, the "leader running", or Indian running, is tons of fun, though my clients never seem to enjoy it too much!

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