Sunday, May 18, 2014

"Osterville Piggy Trot"

Run 3.7 miles (<180)

27.15

Notes:  Absolutely perfect conditions for this event.  Low-60s, not a cloud in the sky, and zero humidity.  Decided to use this event as a training piece as opposed to a pure "race."  It was pretty simple:  run as fast as you want so long as your heart rate stays below 180.  This worked really well.  Maintained an average heart rate of 175 with a high of 180.  It was really nice to run at this pace (~7.33/mile).  I felt powerful yet in control.  It's a great racing pace because it leaves you with options.  You can just cruise along steady or kicked it up a gear when needed.  I felt as though I had a ton of juice left at the end if I needed to unload on the last mile.  I plan to employ the same approach at the Provincetown 10K in two weeks, but will open things up on the last mile and go for broke since it's a qualifier.  Had a ton of fun today and really enjoyed the experience.