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5k splits
Posted on 1/26/24 at 11:24 am
Posted on 1/26/24 at 11:24 am
Do you guys get better results running positive or negative splits and how much difference is ideal per mile? My natural tendency is to go out fast but it looks like a lot of people think negative splits are the way to a pr
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Posted on 1/26/24 at 12:06 pm to RandySavage
I start out a bit fast. I usually fade throughout the race and then pick it back up the last 400-800m. First mile is usually 20 seconds faster than the other 2. Last 2 miles usually end up about the same pace due to the finishing kick. Probably not ideal but that is my personal preference.
Posted on 1/26/24 at 12:19 pm to RandySavage
I would always end up with faster splits as I went. Probably because I never really warmed up properly though.
Posted on 1/26/24 at 12:21 pm to RandySavage
I always like starting at about my Vo2max pace and just seeing how long I could hold it. Usually for the first mile and then fade to threshold and hold it there
This post was edited on 1/26/24 at 1:40 pm
Posted on 1/26/24 at 1:05 pm to RandySavage
Depends on your splits. IMO you shouldn't be going faster in the latter half of your race. You can go a tiny bit faster in the beginning and possibly maintain towards the end or not die off as much as you're afraid of. You need to know your body and where to push/hold back. How you train is how you race.
Posted on 1/26/24 at 1:41 pm to RandySavage
Its all about running whats best for you. If you like going out quick youre not just going to magically get over that. Focus on the start being a "controlled" fast, settle into your pace by the start of mile 2, then try to gradually build pace until youre all out the last 100-200 meters.
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