Progression Run

Daily Quote:

Progression runs aren't new. Paavo Nurmi, who won nine Olympic gold medals, used them back in the 1920s. Over the last few years, they've seen a resurgence, popping up on the schedules of top athletes and in programs designed for recreational runners. Why? Their versatility. "You can do an infinite number of progression runs, different lengths and different intensities," says Greg McMillan, who coaches elite and recreational runners in Flagstaff, Arizona. Long runs, tempo sessions, and base miles can all be turned into progression runs. And they can be used at any time throughout the training cycle

--Alex Hutchinson, Runner's World Magazine article

Today is a General Aerobic Run that'll be done in progression.
10:30 a.m. Life Fitness Treadmill set at a 1% grade. 9 miles. 3 miles @ 6.3 mph, 3 miles @ 6.4 mph, 3 miles @ 6.5 mph. Average heart rate 151 bpm. Cardiac Drift: 162 bpm. Run went well, no aches nor pain, and I'll add more progression runs to my training routine next week.

I'm planning on an easy Father Day weekend, with Saturday and Sunday being Recovery Runs.