did an Easy Long-ish Taper Run today, from #inzing to #innsbruck. HR stayed in lower zone 2 for the entire run (something like 130 to 135bpm).

currently #tapering for the #K110 at #innsbruckalpinetrailrunfestival in less than 10 days.

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Three weeks ago, I ran a 6×1K @ 5K race pace V̇O₂ max workout at a 400 m track. Today, I ran the same workout and saw significant time improvements.

3 weeks ago -> today:

1. 4:08 -> 4:02
2. 4:18 -> 4:07
3. 4:17 -> 4:11
4. 4:18 -> 4:09
5. 4:19 -> 4:08
6. 4:19 -> 4:11

Last year, this workout would break me. It was absolutely confidence-crushing. While it's still challenging now, it's nowhere near the blood bath it once was.

I love seeing the progress.

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Technically supposed to be taking it easy in preparation for the big day but I can’t help myself. I have no chill!

Truthfully, an off day from running just means a good day to cross train doing something a bit less strenuous with potentially greater enjoyment factor. If it hurts marathon chances then so be it.

15 mile ride during my lunch break

https://strava.app.link/K1wQVY9Kw2b

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Hello z5 my old friend,

Went for a run, trying to keep cadence above 170

Success, except hR was also at 170.

7k, below 6min per k, which is blazing fast according to my personal standard.

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Ai vitskula kun oli taas kiva juosta paljasjalkakengillä!

Mietiskelin juostessa, että keskittyisikö tänä kesänä ihan vaan niillä juoksemiseen. Minä liikun muuten paljasjalkakengillä enkä edes omista kumppareiden ja juoksukenkien lisäksi muita. En vaan ole uskaltanut juosta niillä yli 10 km matkoja.

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On the other side of that 2800'ish meter high lump of rocks is our spirit home in the Pyrenees. It's been good to explore other valleys and col's but we can't wait to get "home" again. Yes, some of these mountains passes I've cycled in bygone years and even more has been done by the ever so stunning lass. She is out there riding one right now as I type this ;)

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RE: https://mastodon.nl/@stryd_runner/116437672046180074

Yes, I did it! After nearly four months of mental struggling, I did my first run-walk this morning. My fitness is way below zero though.

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