There are 2 types of intensity, relative intensity and absolute intensity. Relative intensity is relative to your physical and mental limits. Did you "give it 100%"? Could you have given more? You are the only one who can measure it. Absolute intensity is measurable based on previous performances. If you got a 6 minute Fran in October and a 5 minute Fran in February you have increased absolute intensity(as long as your body weight hasn't changed drastically). It's totally possible to max out relative intensity and decrease absolute intensity or vice versa. Maxing out relative intensity isn't easy, but the possible reward of a PR(an increase in absolute intensity) is well worth it. A PR at CFP can make your day. So find your personal intensity meter, max it out, and if the stars align get a PR and increase absolute intensity.
Monday, February 15, 2010
INTENSITY
There are 2 types of intensity, relative intensity and absolute intensity. Relative intensity is relative to your physical and mental limits. Did you "give it 100%"? Could you have given more? You are the only one who can measure it. Absolute intensity is measurable based on previous performances. If you got a 6 minute Fran in October and a 5 minute Fran in February you have increased absolute intensity(as long as your body weight hasn't changed drastically). It's totally possible to max out relative intensity and decrease absolute intensity or vice versa. Maxing out relative intensity isn't easy, but the possible reward of a PR(an increase in absolute intensity) is well worth it. A PR at CFP can make your day. So find your personal intensity meter, max it out, and if the stars align get a PR and increase absolute intensity.
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Wow, that's intense! :D
ReplyDeleteBut 100% true. I like this really applies to peoples mind sets i think! :D
With Sectionals coming up it's good to get your mind around intensity! :D
It's not uncommon for us to think that we gave 100% on workouts and fall into the trap of accepting our results as "the best we can do". If we are honest with ourselves about our relative intensity we can find areas within our workouts to improve upon. As an example, I did Helen today and timed each section of it. My first 400m run was 1.25mins, 2nd 2mins and 3rd 2mins with the other components taking equal time. Being honest with myself i know that i only gave this workout 85% intensity and in particular the run. Without a little honesty with myself i could easily pat myself on the back and say i did good but i want to improve my absolute intensity and by comparing this to my relative intensity i know that if i push myself an a little harder on the run i will get a P.R.
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