[James]

Thanks Alan, this is really helpful. Definitely will be aiming to get out early in the morning, and paying attention to hydration. Looks like I might be able to run along the Buffalo Bayou for most of it, so at least it would be green!

[James]

Thanks for confirming David, and in time for tomorrow’s 25km Endurance Run!

[James]

Thanks Don. Keen to hear other views too. It strikes me that to finish a 25km run still with RPE of 3 would mean starting incredibly slowly.

[James]

Thanks Alan, I appreciate the detail in your response and your kind wishes. I feel much better already but am paying close attention to the kinds of signs you mention.

I think I will start walking outside and just make sure I’m back to ‘normal’ over next few days and then add in some 15-20 minute, zone 1 runs over the following week. As you have done I will avoid anything zone 3 or above for a while.

Once I am comfortable I’m back to good function I’ll have to work out how to resume marathon plan properly, and if I can still run it as planned at end of May.

Glad to hear you are feeling better too!

[James]

Alan, how did you get on with the return to training? I tested positive on Monday and have been moderately fatigued last couple of days. Starting to feel better now and thinking about a slow, careful return to Marathon plan (had just finished week 3). I’ve seen the guidance here – https://www.uptodate.com/contents/covid-19-return-to-play-or-strenuous-activity-following-infection

How did you go in the end?

[James]

Great, thanks so much for the quick response Matt. On reflection, yes, I probably wouldn’t do it *every* third week.

You mention the talk test, which I’ve read about but never properly tried – will give it a go. I’ve always suspected it will result in a lower top-end Zone 2 pace, even if my a recent 5K time would give a higher one in the zone calculator. I’ll find out…

[James]

Thanks David! It doesn’t appear again in my current plan so no problem there.

NB this is my first time using TP with 80/20 (rather than spread sheets and the book – previously triathlon plans) and I’m really enjoying it.

[James]

Of course: It’s pace, week 3, and it’s actually RP14, not RPI16. Apologies for any confusion.

In fact, in TP ‘description’ field it states:

5:00 in Zone 1
5:00 in Zone 2
5 x (0:30 in Zone 3/0:20 in Zone 4/0:10 in Zone 5)
5:00 in Zone 1
5 x (0:30 in Zone 3/0:20 in Zone 4/0:10 in Zone 5)
5:00 in Zone 1
5 x (0:30 in Zone 3/0:20 in Zone 4/0:10 in Zone 5)
10:00 in Zone 1

But the ‘Workout Details’ section matches the .FIT file with 5 x, 5x, 4x.

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