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Coach's Notes.
Remember that hierarchy of development pyramid we reference all the time? The one with the big "METABOLIC CONDITIONING" right at the base along with nutrition? Working on that one today, and specifically the energy pathways that sustain prolonged, aerobic output.
For most of us, treat this one as a tempo run. Strong, consistent pacing between 85-95% of race pace or max effort level. If you have some miles under your belt and are feeling good, treat it as a 10k time trial. Run at race pace and set an early spring benchmark for comparison and for gauging pacing through the warm season.
No cherry picking today. 6.2 miles should not be a stretch for most of our athletes, but use good judgement. If you have not logged any miles all winter, or haven't run more than 2 miles since your last APFT, consider scaling to a 5k. Just get out there and get it done, no excuses. If you are nursing an injury, seek the same LSD stimulus on a low-impact alternative (row, cycle, swim).
Training Resources.
- 5k Run Routes - reference here for on-post routes, run 2 laps or reverse direction.
- Off Post 10k Routes - a change of scenery is nice. Two ideas for out & back routes in town.