The original plan for today was to head to my indoor track at college and do some nice, warm intervals BUT of course the track isn't open until 5pm tonight! I don't know who makes the silly schedule but that is retarded!
The scheduled workout for today was 800m warm up with 4x350m at 90% then 800m cool down.
I ran about 0.75 miles over to a flat portion of the road near my house. I had mapped out the exact distance of 350 meters (which is 0.217 miles) BUT the wind had blown snow all over the road so there was no way I was going to be able to sprint on that part. I had to back track a bit and wasn't really sure if I was running the correct distance. (turns out it was 0.2018 miles which is 325 meters = close enough!)
Since I was running alone I decided to decrease the rest time in between intervals so compensate. Instead of resting for 10 minutes, I waited 5 minutes in between each repeat. I knew I wouldn't be able to run at 90% with the wind and cold but I did my best. I ran the intervals in 61.9, 63, 61.2, and 64 seconds. Not bad for running alone - I know that I can run 300 meters at about 50 seconds for repeats so I was satisfied (plus on half of the run today I had a slight uphill for the quarter of the run!)
My fingers were freezing, I couldn't really feel my toes much less run on my toes for the sprints! Oh well enough of my complaining - Now I am inside where it is warm! I really give you all credit out there for running intervals/repeats alone - I have been spoiled with a team to run with! Have a good Friday!
Friday, January 2, 2009
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i totally agree! i'm so glad elliot will do repeats with me otherwise i'd be hard-pressed to keep going. do you have mittens?? sometimes i wear gloves UNDER mittens! awesome job and have a great day 2!!!!! :)
Intervals and snow/cold/wind really do not mix well - way to get it done!
Love the new blog look.
I'm obsessed with my new mittens. It's revolutionized my winter running. :o)
Ugh -- yeah, winter running is tough! Good for you for doing it, though. Shows you're tougher than winter ;-)
Way to work your way through the intervals alone. Glad you are nice and warm now.
Happy New Year.
I like the new look.
Way to push through it. It's hard but enjoy the fresh air and sites!!
I feel your being cold pains. My toes are numb right now and i was only outside for a few short minutes! AH i cant imigine running for a long time! Kudos to you! Cute blog look, btw :)
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