Another Tuesday, another track workout. I was late getting out the door this morning so I wasn't able to do a full warmup, but I did manage to swallow some Gu and a bunch of water before getting down to business. After a half mile warm up, the plan was 6x800m repeats with 400 m recovery. I still feel some lingering soreness from Saturday, but nothing that made me alter my effort or the number of repeats. My usual running partner wasn't there this morning, so it looked like it was going to be just me and the CAR superstars. Luckily I ran into an acquaintance from a previous workout and we ended up sticking together for the duration. The first repeat felt good, but I was worried that I might have started too fast. The second one was definitely too slow. It took me the final four to really get into a groove and find a somewhat consistent pace. Here are the results:
3:39 (oops), 3:51 (ew), 3:47 (meh), 3:44, 3:43, and 3:39 (yay!).
I think I could have done a couple more had time and coach allowed. I'm torn because I feel like I should be more spent at the end of these workouts but I also need to make sure I can get in at least two more decent runs before Saturday's 20. Am I not trying hard enough? Something to consider. What are your, dear followers, experiences with track workouts? Do you go balls out and want to puke at the end? Do you feel like you have a little left in the tank? What is the "correct" way to experience speedwork? I know there are some speedy experts reading this and I can't wait to hear what you have to say. CAR ladies, great job this morning, you always inspire me to kick just a little harder!
So this morning George told me that this was your best workout and that you can probably run faster than you usually do, if that helps ;) I don't like to feel like I should puke, but I do push hard. The finish of each one should feel like a relief. Balls to the wall on the last one or two.
ReplyDeleteAlso I didn't get a chance to say to you at the end that I hope I didn't sound discouraging! I didn't mean to rain on your running parade--just that I could see you chasing Amy after that crazy start ;) Looks like you weren't going too fast at all!
ReplyDeleteNice workout! And George really did say that - I was there to back up every word that Liz is saying.
ReplyDeleteI love 800s! And listen to the enablers, they know what's up.
ReplyDeleteAw you guys, thanks! I am so happy to hear that! And no worries Liz, you were right. Should't have pounded the 2x caffeinated Gu right before we started. I might actually start looking forward to Tuesday mornings now, this track stuff is kind of fun....
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I know you're supposed to have a little left in the tank after a run--but honestly I find it hard not to push myself with intervals!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! It takes a while to really understand how to run track workouts best for you, but I usually start at a moderate/hard level and try to finish the last one thinking that I could do one more.... but it wouldn't be pretty.
ReplyDeleteYAY!! These are awesome times. Remember you always want to feel like you could give more during training runs. Save your I want to die finishes for races. There is no sense in buring too much energy in training. Good work girl!!
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