So today was 5x1600 workout with 2:30 rest. I was feeling like I was coming down with something last night and woke up with a very sore throat so I was not expecting things to go very well. Even though I felt flat and my throat felt swollen things went better than expected.
First 800 of first 1600 was a 2:51 and felt terrible. However, instead of giving in I tried to pick it up and was able to hit a 5:34 with a second 800 of 2:43. Things continued to go decent hitting 5:30/5:31/5:34/5:32 for the next four repeats. Overall average of 5:32 which I was surprised and pleased with. Two weeks ago we only did 4x1600 and I averaged 5:36 and I was not feeling sick then. So sometimes we end up getting pleasant surprises.
Overall pleased with how things are progressing. Starting to believe a 57 minute 10 mile race on October 21st is within reach?
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