Total of 13.5 miles for the day with some track work. Track work today was 10x800 repeats with 2 min rest between. Goal was to try and start at more comfortable effort and progress as workout went on. I was looking to start between 2:45-50 and finish around 2:35 range. Overall did not hit goals and it was another very tough workout both mental and physical wise. 800 splits were: 2:54 - Did not look at watch and was surprised when it was this slow as it felt way faster. I knew things were going to be rough at this point. 2:47 - Better but still way tougher than it should have been. 2:47 - At least holding steady. 2:46 - Ok but still hurting. 2:45 - Another tough one but happy it was faster at least. 2:45 - Able to hold steady still but had to push. 2:45 - At least I am not getting slower. 2:44 - This one was tough but actually felt a little easier for some odd reason. 2:41 - Ok, that was a surprise as I did not feel like I picked it up that much. 2:39 - So the last one was tough but surprised again at hitting under 2:40 with negative splits of 1:21/1:18. It still did not feel any harder than the 2:54 earlier. In fact the 2:54 first repeat felt the hardest. So not sure why the the first 3/4 of the workout was the toughest but the last three repeats were the fastest. for the last 7 days I am at 88.5 miles. Looks like I will hit 90 sometime this week. Another post micro-fracture surgery weekly high.
| 