Went to the track this morning. The plan was to run 6 X 800 at 3:40 minutes per rep. Between each Rep I did a 3:40 minute recovery of walking. I started with a half mile walk around the track, and then a one mile warm-up at a 9:05 pace. Rep 1 = 800m in 3:27 min. A little faster than the goal pace. Rep 2 = 800m in 3:30 min. Getting closer to the goal pace, but still too fast. Rep 3 = 800m in 3:19 min. What happened? Did I not pay attention to my watch? Too Fast!!! Rep 4 = 800m in 3:28 min. Okay... maybe I'm getting tired... the speed will come down. Rep 5 = 800m in 3:21 min. DOH!!!! Rep 6 = 800m in 3:22 min. Oh Well!!! Great workout! I obviously ran too fast. Maybe my recoveries were too long/easy. I know I could have ran faster. But no reason to get injured. Right after the last Rep I finished with a 1 mile cool down at an 8:04 pace, and I walked one more time around the track for good measure, but really to only make the whole workout even at 7 miles. heehee!! | 