Progressive runs are bread and butter training runs. They work on lactate threshold while, typically, are not too demanding. There are many ways to structure a progressive run (cut down the pace each mile/km, cut down the pace each third or quarter, etc). Next time try this:
Set your watch so it shows your ‘average pace.’ I.e. not the pace you are currently running. Start your run at relaxed running pace. Check your watch 5-10 mins into the run and note the average pace. Then, each time our check again just make sure that the average pace is getting faster – that is it. This way you don’t need to fuss at the actual pace you are running – just that you are getting faster. And that is it. Check out my run from today using this technique:
