Context, I’ve been on NSM since mid September 2025, so I guess 8 months now. I love the training, I’m getting fitter and faster.
Haven’t had any issues with it at all until my 3k time trial this past weekend.
For reference I run my 10min reps around 4:10/km, 5min reps around 4:05 and 3min reps around 4:00. So I’m never really below 4min km pace, if a workout feels good I might be down at 3:55 pace for the shorter reps
However, I ran my 3k time trial at 3:37/km. Felt great, fastest 3k ever. Didn’t notice any problems during or after the race. (If I’m not mentally prepared for a hard 5k, I’ll run 3k or two miles TTs)
The next morning I woke up and my right hamstring was in bits. Still managed to do my 90min easy run, hamstring didn’t hurt much during it, but was very tight after. The next day I usually run 5-7k easy, but from the first step my hamstring was screaming at me. Managed 4k then just walked home.
First workout was yesterday, again, hamstring not great but a little better. Slowed the pace on the subT reps and just did 4 x 6mins. (Considered not running at all, but the hamstring started to feel a little looser when I started my reps)
So I think I may have avoided an injury. I’ll see how the rest of the week goes
Has anyone else experienced similar? When your time trial paces are so much quicker than your weekly workouts, it seems like my legs are just not prepared for the increase in pace.
Maybe I should start throwing in a Bakken 45/15 workout where I progress to 3:45/km for the last couple of reps for example? Just to keep the legs used to the faster paces? Could even do it once every two weeks.
Any advice welcome