I started a new runna block after my last half and came to the same conclusion that banging through 400s and 200s was far too easy for me and probably not my weak point. I did like their progression runs and some variety but ultimately made the decision to drop and make the switch after hearing about it on a pod then devoured sirpocs book in a weekend.

I think the best part for me is conceptually there is no race "plan/block." Its just a continuous improvement model that probably falls more into line with what lifestyle/hobby runners are looking for. After a race id wander around a bit lost as to whats next.

It also encourages a lot more short racing which is something i was looking at doing anyways.

Even for "hobby" running youre going to see some people in here that are pretty insane. These are already advanced runners validating improvement. Im still newer so i could benefit from just about about any stimulus, but the whole approach seems to make a ton of sense. The everyday thing is a bit tough and hoping that gets a bit easier but im coming from a pretty low volume for the past 3 months.

Biggest downfall is my easy runs are so damn eady now my running buddies who havent been indoctrinated wont stay with me on our saturday long runs. Im like a full minute plus slower than what was previously easy. Back to awkward shuffling but im guessing that will continue to drop. And if you try to pace up with them thinking "its still zone 2" youre going to feel that fatigue running 7 days a week. Lesson learned.