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Running with Pace Guidance Needed - Total Newbie Question

hlmmayhlmmay
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So this is a total newbie question.  I have done some pace running before but not with EN. 

I did my 5k test and got my HR zones and paces.  So when my plan says 2 x 800 (3')  HMP/Z3/Hard.  My outlined pace in  Z3 @ 10:29 - this is  for a mile right ?  So if I were to run by pace I would want to run my 800's at 5:15?

Thanks !

Heather

Comments

  • ghernandghernand
    heather:

    yes, correct. it should take you 5:15 total time to run 2 laps on the track from lane 1. if you run in the other lanes, the distance is greater each complete lap, so expect your time to be greater than 5:15 total time per 2 laps.

    GH
  • John WithrowJohn Withrow

    Best thing I ever did for getting my running with pace under control was to buy a Garmin 310XT.  I have it set to readout "current pace", "lap pace", "distance", and "time"...  (I also start a new lap for every interval regardless of it's distance)

    This way I can dial in exactly how fast I'm going at all times.  For a while during my intervals it took me constantly looking down at my watch, but now I just know how fast I'm running most of the time without even looking.

  • NortonNorton
    Heather,

    You've got it right. EN does use a language that takes some getting used to; we all went through it.
  • Peter GreaggPeter Greagg

    Totally agree with John — otherwisie my pacing was all over the place

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