5k pace workout. 5600m total: 4x(800m, 400m, 200m) at 5k pace, with (60s, 30s, 30s) rests. I had beautiful warm weather with little wind and sunshine. Intervals went as follows:
Set 1: 2:25.0, 72, 36
Set 2: 2:24.5, 72, 36
Set 3: 2:25.0, 72, 35
Set 4: 2:25.8, 72, 35
I had a little mental lapse on the 4th 800, that should have been a touch faster. I was wanting to run 2:23-2:24 for all the 800s, but I seemed to slip a bit off pace on the 3rd 200m each time. But overall I think this was a great workout. I felt very relaxed through the first 3 sets, and the 4th 800m was a bit tougher, but the lactic acid hadn't built up till that point. My legs are tired, but they responded nicely thorughout the workout.
There was a pickup game of soccer going on in the infield, and I had to dodge wayward soccer balls throughout the workout. Very frustrating. I even got hit at one point, the ball hit my trail leg during the 3rd 800. I didn't fall, but the hit foot swung back and kicked my right calf pretty hard. It was sore through the rest of the workout and is very tender to the touch at the moment. I've got ice on it and am going to baby it tonight and tomorrow. Crossing my fingers there wasn't any damage done.
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