I should have been clearer with my reply. The pace does matter.
Every type of running / every running speed serves a different purpose. You run tempo runs to build up your lactic acid threshold, you do intervals to help speed up oxygen delivery to your muscles.
And you run easy to build up your base. So any pace is good, as long as it is easy or slower. Easy pace is the pace at which you'd be able to comfortably have a conversation with a running partner, if you were to run with somebody else.
Cheers,
Dominique (website-owner)
Feb 18, 2009
Thanks! by: Tom
Dominique,
Thanks for the detailed reply.
Yes, you answered my questions. One additional question about "base running" though. You stated pace is not important. Does that mean you basically just run based on how you feel: slow if you're tired, faster if you feel strong? Is there a point that's too fast and defeats the point of the base phase? You don't have to worry about me running too slow. I tend to push myself too much all the time. I'm trying really hard to make my easy days easy.
Also, thanks for the links on the books. I just ordered the Daniel book.
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