The Audible: Hills or Tempo

The Audible: Hills or Tempo

Workout - The Audible: Hills or Tempo

  • 10min @ 7'00''/km
  • 8.0km @ 5'30''/km
  • 10min @ 7'00''/km
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Seth James DeMoor’s “Calling Audibles in our Running” video has useful lessons on adapting your plan when conditions change. Here’s what stood out and how to apply it to today’s run.

Key points:

  • Flexible adjustments: when conditions change (weather, aches, tricky terrain), call an audible and modify your plan rather than push through.
  • Mountain weather: in Colorado, storms developing before mid-morning often create dangerous conditions at altitude. If lightning shows up, descend or turn back.
  • Modify your route: scale back distance when conditions demand it. You’re still training, just smarter.
  • Have alternatives ready: keep a backup plan so you can shift distance, elevation, or location.

Workout example:

  • Original plan: 8 miles (about 13 km) on Deer Creek trails with roughly 500 m (1,800 ft) of elevation.
  • What actually happened: lightning rolled in around 7.75 miles (about 12.5 km), forcing an early exit.
  • How to apply it: when severe weather hits, shorten the distance and save the full one for clearer skies.

Closing note: Next time you run, think in audibles. Shift distance, speed, or route as conditions dictate. Stay safe and keep training on track. The Pacing app lets you set distances and paces to your run, so it’s easy to adjust on the fly.

References

Inspired by Seth James DeMoor

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