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Avatar photoScott Johnston
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Luka:

The term “pick ups” is the same thing as runners call “strides”.  You pick up the pace a bit to a fun fast effort, not a full sprint, just running faster during an otherwise easier run like Zone 2.  It has nothing to do with heart rate.  It to bet your legs stronger and used to making more power and longer strides.

I hope that helps.

Scott