5x1000m workout on the track. I did this workout early since I'm planning to race Thursday, which meant I got to do it by myself. My coach asked me to take it easy so my legs are semi-fresh for the race. 2:30 rests, reps in 3:11, 3:05, 3:05, 3:04, 3:02. I felt controlled and like I had several more 3:05s in the tank. I tried out the new spikes Brooks gave me, I think they're the Mach 14, and fell in love with them. They're perfect for my stride. Even though they're cross spikes, I'll probably use them in the rest of my track races. They just felt good. I also tried a Breath-Right strip to see if it would help my breathing, and was really happy with how I felt in the workout. Breathing felt effortless, which is a big contrast to how I felt a week ago. Maybe there's something to it. | 