Downtown Orlando Y Runner's Club

08/22/2013

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11/09/2011

Hi everyone.

This week we're running 3-4xmile with 3 minutes recovery between them. This is a great workout to see where you're at in your training, especially those of you gearing up for winter half and full marathons.

Now that it's dark when we're running please keep in mind that cars may not see you. Use caution when out on your evening runs, even on our group runs. Sometimes we get a little over confident when running in large groups. Just be careful.

Race report:

This weekend you have a couple of local races to choose from, the Baldwin park half marathon and the celebration of running 5k and 10k.

Rene

10/26/2011

Hi everyone.

This weeks workout

Run 2 x 800/1200 meter supersets. Run 800 meters at 5K pace then slow down to 10K pace for 1200 meters. Do not rest between the two distances. Recover between the sets with 800 meters at an easy pace. When doing the 800 recovery remember to do it on the outside of the track in case there are still others running their hard part.

Don't forget that this weekend is the Lake Nona YMCA 5k. You can find more info at www.trackshack.com.

Rene

The Track Shack Running Store is located in Orlando, Florida - since 1977. Track Specializes in running shoes, gear and Central Florida running events and races.

10/19/2011

Hi everyone.

Looks like we'll be getting some great weather the second half of this week. This is a great opportunity to go out and crank some mile repeats. We'll run 3-4 x mile with 4 minutes recovery. You're getting a lot of recovery so feel free to go after them. The cooler weather should help you out as well. If you'll be running longer races in the near future I would go for four.

Races:

Don't forget this Sunday is the UCF 5 miler and next Saturday is the Lake Nona 5k. Both great races in great locations. You can find information at www.trackshack.com

Rene

The Track Shack Running Store is located in Orlando, Florida - since 1977. Track Specializes in running shoes, gear and Central Florida running events and races.

10/12/2011

Hi everyone.

This weeks workout is mile(3min recovery), 1200(2minutes recovery), 800(1minute recovery), 400(30seconds recovery), 200.
Start at 5k pace and see if you can increase the pace. The tough part is the descending rest.

Rene

10/05/2011

Hi everyone.

First Wednesday means hill repeats. Just in case you're not sure where to go, we meet at the track first and then warm up to the hill.

Rene

09/28/2011

This week we'll be running the Michigan State Miles. We'll start with a 1 mile tempo followed by a 1200 on the track at 5k pace, then another mile tempo followed by an 800, mile tempo and finishing with a 400.

09/14/2011

This weeks workout is two sets of 1200/1000/800. your recovery after the 1200 is a 100 walk 100 jog. That means you'll be starting the 1000 at the other side of the track as if you were doing 200's. Your recovery after the 1000 is 2:30 to 3:00 minutes. Your recover between sets is 5 minutes. You want to stay around 5k pace. If you feel good on the second set try pushing it a little faster.

09/07/2011

Hi Everyone.

Hills on Wednesday. Hopefully the weather will be as tolerable as it has been lately.

Rene

08/31/2011

This week we're going to run an 4x200/2x400/800/2x400/4x200. You'll have 2 minutes recovery between everything. Use the first set of 200's to get your legs warmed up. If you allow your body to naturally warm up you should feel great going into the first set of 400's. Go through the 4's and the 8 at 5k pace and see if you can drop under 5k pace on the way back down.