tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734734314641145473.post3828934100556803871..comments2023-09-13T06:45:29.062-05:00Comments on Run in America!: Negative split *every* runMark U.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04792726660751354015noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734734314641145473.post-38715941641086173742010-08-25T22:44:40.385-05:002010-08-25T22:44:40.385-05:00Johann - You must be a fellow marathoner, as to wa...Johann - You must be a fellow marathoner, as to warm-up in 6 to 7 km for that distance is fine! Of late I try to get 15-minutes of warm-up before the marathon race begins, since my preference is to run with a pacing group (who always maintain the same pace beginning from the start line). <br /><br />Chris - I know, I'm falling behind on my blog production quota! Too bad we can't just wire our Garmin directly into our nervous system; imagine the possibility - we'd just pre-program our pacing strategy, then just let our legs do our Garmin's bidding ;-)Mark U.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04792726660751354015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734734314641145473.post-59589381213797420852010-08-25T21:32:10.028-05:002010-08-25T21:32:10.028-05:00Finally! A new post from Mr. U :-) This sounds li...Finally! A new post from Mr. U :-) This sounds like good advice. I am a slave to my Garmin which isn't a bad thing. I am able to delineate the differnt types of runs by knowing my 5 HR zones and trainign accordingly. It also helps to have an awesome Coach like I do.Chris Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670072457969152936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734734314641145473.post-48958139116706570422010-08-25T03:12:07.480-05:002010-08-25T03:12:07.480-05:00I only start feeling comfortable after about 6 to ...I only start feeling comfortable after about 6 to 7km into a run. I wonder if I take this long to warm up. Anyway, it helps me to start slow enough for negative splits often. The profile of the route obviously plays a role as well, but I must say saving energy the first half of any distance is always good.Johannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17588120934444485158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734734314641145473.post-33479883748622590082010-08-24T12:58:39.102-05:002010-08-24T12:58:39.102-05:00Thanks Mark. This is all excellent knowledge that...Thanks Mark. This is all excellent knowledge that I'll experiment with and apply to my own situation. <br /><br />I try to stay aware when I run. Although I do get sorta bored near the end of my long runs, I play a lot of games like trying to guess the number of strides to the next intersection, or counting, or breathing. I try to be aware of my body the whole time. <br /><br />But I've never ran more than 90 minutes at a time so I might start listening to music and zone out a bit.Andrew Opalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12840813324329773479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734734314641145473.post-43719288307054229672010-08-23T21:39:23.059-05:002010-08-23T21:39:23.059-05:00Andrew - Thanks! Coaching great Arthur Lydiard (an...Andrew - Thanks! Coaching great Arthur Lydiard (another New Zealand native) years ago similarly emphasized the importance for his runners to build a strong base then to execute consistent negative splits. While Kenyan Way is limited to Houston, I'm sure you'll find competent marathon training groups near you too.<br /><br />How long to warm-up before pressing the pace? Depends on the race distance, the extent of your pre-run warm-up, etc., but for me it's a minimum of a half a mile. We feel different from day-to-day, though, so let your body, your respiration and your overall feeling guide you (by the way, the latest Matt Fitzgerald book which I'm looking forward to reading doubtless answers your question best: "The Mind-Body Method of Running by Feel".)Mark U.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04792726660751354015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734734314641145473.post-20104409232265332962010-08-23T20:12:05.802-05:002010-08-23T20:12:05.802-05:00Excellent post! This sounds so scientific and gua...Excellent post! This sounds so scientific and guaranteed! [But if I believe it, will a salesman call? :D ]<br /><br />When are you warmed up - at what point 1k? after 2 minutes? How much of a warm-up do you do before running? <br /><br />Is this kind of training given in Canada anywhere or only in Texas?Andrew Opalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12840813324329773479noreply@blogger.com