Last night it was hot - like dripping with sweat, looks like I just took a shower hot.
I arrived at the group workout and was already sweating. We did the normal warm up of 2 miles and then got ready to start the workout.
Workout:
3x {4x400m} with 200m jog recovery and 5 minutes rest between sets
4x400m: 87, 90, 89, 91
4x400m: 85, 91, 92, 97
4x400m: 87, 93, 92, 95
The first set I ran with a man and his daughter and we were aiming for 90 seconds for each repeat. I started to feel funky around the 3rd repeat. The second set I ran with an older woman but she was feeling the heat too and dropped after the third repeat. The final set I ran with some older men who told me they were going to slow down and aim for 90 seconds. They didn't slow down and I just couldn't stay with them. The first repeat of each set I went out too fast and then I would feel it on the remaining repeats.
It was a brutal workout and I wanted to quit so many times but I am glad that I got through it and finished. The air felt thick and made it hard to breathe. We did some core work and stretches and then I headed home. I was one sweaty mess when I got home with soaking wet clothes.
Today me, my family, and Brian are headed off on vacation until Sunday! I packed my hydration pack and lots of gels in hopes that I may be able to fit in a long run!
Enjoy the rest of the week! Happy Wednesday!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
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holy cow that workout would have drop kicked me! I'm super impressed that you did it and especially in the heat!
Great job on the tough workout! Have a great vacation!
killer workout! the last time i did 400s was forever ago and i'm shuddering thinking how much your workout would kick my butt majorly! way to go :)
Grat job on the workout - esp in these hot/humid conditions!! I know the feeling of coming home, dripping w/ sweat. Ish. That is how I feel after every run lately since the humidity has been out of control lately... not fun...
Enjoy your vacation!!
Happy vacation! I'm jealous ;)
Great job last night. The humidity and heat were killer. Fall will be here soon :)
that is a serious sweat fest. i like the idea of doing 3 "rounds"... but WHOAAAAA way to go girl!!!!!!!!!!!!! i need some water just reading this :)
Great speed work!! The heat is killing me as well and I can't wait for fall weather! Have fun on vacation :)
that is one serious workout and even more-so in the heat! way to rock it!
have fun on your vacay!
Good job on running in the heat. I get out there before the sun is up. Just can't stand it. I also hate the darned water belt hanging on me but I do it more for my running partner (the dog) than for me.
ugh! won't it be nice when the weather breaks and it's not so hot and nasty out?
Have a great time on vacation!
UGG i HAAAAAATE the heat at the track! you still did a great job!
have a wonderful time on vacation :)
Have a great vacation. Can't wait to see pictures!
Phew! What a workout, no wonder you wanted to quit, that sounds tough! Good on ya for pulling through and finishing it though :-)
Ugh, track work in this weather would be no fun. Way to push through the workout!
wow, you continue to impress me with you track workouts, nice job.
have a great trip, hope you get your runs in!!
i bailed on my track workout this week. this heat is insane and i dont want to over due it and pass out or something crazy. whimpy i know but meh...
great job on your workout though! you rocked it! have fun on your trip! :)
Wow! You are a superstar! Have a great time away!
Wow! You are a superstar! Have a great time away!
You are sounding like you've gotten to become a real trooper at these track workouts! Just know that you're inspiring me!
I hate it when I'm already hot and sweaty before I even get started!
Way to go in the heat, those are really good times.
I sweat like a pig- especially during speedwork. You killed it though...seriously, that is a great workout!
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