Jwolf wrote:LadyV wrote:I think that if the intervals seem too fast in a FIRST program, it is because people very often pick the wrong paces to start with. They pick the paces based on their goal marathon time, instead of picking a pace that fits their current fitness level.
But the intervals and other paces are faster than those given by other calculators, like Daniels or MacMillan give (based on current fitness).
you are right that the paces are a little faster than we see in other training plans, but not that much more - that is probably to compensate for the low milage