LTHR & VO2max test (plus body scan!)
An afternoon at the Boise State University Human Performance Lab yielded much data!
Strength only
So as not to tire out my legs too much before my lactate threshold test, I skipped my run and did strength training only.
Measuring intensity
As I learn more about 80/20, I'm also learning more about how to measure running intensity.
80/20 (not ground beef)
I'm getting more into the 80/20 running thing.
Fuel is important
It's not smart to workout hard without fueling the body.
Slowing down
Date: 3/19/22Training Day: 104Miles: 9Time: 130 minShoes: Altra Lone Peak 4.5Weather: Low 50s How It Felt: Pretty darn good! Keeping the pace easy made me feel like I could go forever. Commentary: Guess who kept her heart rate low for her entire long run? That’s right! This girl! My pace was stupid slow, as in…
Gonna do it
Date: 3/18/22Training Day: 103Activity: Strength How It Felt: The workout was a wee intense, especially the walking lunges. But it felt good! Commentary: Alright, it’s official. I’m jumping on the low intensity bandwagon. I did more research, and it just makes sense. Last year, I did a lot of snowshoeing and hiking during the winter.…
Fast treadmill & low intensity training
I think my treadmill is faster than it says, and an iFit run convinced me I need more low intensity training in my life.
Don’t nudge me!
Date: 3/16/22Training Day: 101Miles: 4.6 (treadmill, intervals)Time: 55 minShoes: Xero HFSActivity: Strength How It Felt: The run felt super tiring while I was running, but I felt good once I was done. The strength workout was a butt kicked, but it felt good to get back at it. Commentary: Right now, nothing is more annoying…
Running 100 Miles. WTF?! 