When I was coaching a high school cross country team a few years ago in Colorado, we had a tradition of always doing an all out mile the Tuesday before the state meet, which was always on a Saturday toward the end of October. Anyway, I figured I would follow that tradition today and see where I'm at with an all out mile. Before I list my splits today here is what I can remember having done the last 5 years in an all out mile. October 2002- 5:29 2003-5:12 had a pretty decent pack and I out kicked a few kids down the stretch 2004-5:19 This was the first year I ever did the St. George Marathon, and I didn't run much the weeks after the marathon, I was probably in a little better shape than this, but for some reason this is the time I remember. 2005-Just coming off ankle surgery didn't run 2006-In pretty good shape, but for some reason don't remember ever doing an all out mile August 2007- 5:18 Decided to see where I was at, and not real satisfied October 2, 2007- 5:06.46 This was a pretty good effort, especially considering I did this all alone, nobody to race or pace me. The weather was good 85 degree, very little wind. 1:13.20- Not bad maybe a bit fast
1:18.57 (2:31.71)- Feeling pretty good
1:18.91 (3:50.62)- First 200 not good, second 200 feeling stronger
1:15.84 (5:06.46)-Tried to pick it up with 300m to go, and then really started kicking with 100m. Overall, pretty happy with the time, much faster than a month ago, and quite a bit faster than a few years ago. Still, I would like to get some of the speed back that I had in high school and college, but that is easier said than done. I've never been a very fast miler 4:35 in high school at (6100 ft) and 4:01 1500 in college at Ricks (4400 ft). I always preferred the longer distances. Did a 2.5 mile warm-up and 3 mile cool down Ohana
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