Mastodawn

If you're looking to improve your #running, the Norwegian approach to sub-threshold training might be worth looking into.

I've read both of these now cover-to-cover and the framework is simple: easy, sub-t, easy, sub-t, easy, sub-t, easy long.

I train by power and keep my CP updated. Unless in a special block, my schedule is:

1. 60' @ < 80% CP
2. 10×3' @ 96-99% CP
3. 60' @ < 80% CP
4. 5×6' @ 94-97% CP
5. 60' @ < 80% CP
6. 3×10' @ 92-95% CP
7. 90-120' @ 80-83% CP

I have some questions: 1) How long have you been following the NS pattern?: Doesn't it get boring?; 3) Is your running improving?

I'm very curious about this. I've been trying the Easy Interval System by Klaas Lok, which seems quite similar.

1. I use it when not in a marathon block, so typically about 3-4 months at a time. I started running it explicitly last November.
2. No, it doesn't get boring. I don't know how any one workout is more exciting than another.
3. Indeed! I've slowly been chipping away at my 5K time and should be able to knock out a decent PR in August for a local race.