# @runwithbigj on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DaAu93ysdFr
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/67097318-runwithbigj-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-06-25T14:05:44.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** BIG J (Jonas F) (@runwithbigj) — https://gondola.cc/runwithbigj

## Caption

My legs were done. My data wasn’t.

This threshold workout felt harder than it should’ve. 

Two data metrics I look at to track progress are HR and resting HR which were both high. Same route. Same pace. Same workout. This was demotivating because the first thing I thought was “I’m not gaining any fitness” but I realized there was more to it. 

I went on a 5 day running streak because I wasn’t able to do my track workout Friday. In this new track I went to, I needed a membership and the staff didn’t take cash. 

As a result, I ended up running track on Saturday, hit my progressive long run on Sunday and without realizing the new week was just about to start. This meant, another easy 6 miler on Monday and then speed work on Tuesday. 

The workout felt harder than it should’ve but then I remembered, lack of sleep increased perceived effort, higher volume without a rest day meant heavier legs, high humidity meant harder pacing. All things that help HR fluctuate. 

What I rarely do is celebrate small victories. 

Even though this felt harder, I hit all my paces and ran all the intervals progressively proving I had in the tank the fitness needed to run each faster without tapping out. I also showed up when I could’ve moved the workout around. 

What I’m saying is that, part of staying the course is protecting your schedule enough to avoid moving things around risking inconsistency and overtraining. 

#athlete #miami #runner #thresholdtraining #running

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running, thresholdtraining, runner, athlete, miami

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