I had my first track workout in forever today. I went down to Provo to train with the BYU track team. I was really nervous to get back on the track. I'm just starting back with my speedwork, and the distance girls are in the middle of their indoor season. I didn't want to get schooled by girls 10 years my junior. I haven't done anything under 5:30 pace, so running under 5:20's seemed a little intimidating.
It ended up far better than I expected. I'm sure it helped that I was pretty rested because I had to back off last week, but it was still a confidence booster. I was supposed to do 4 800's in 2:35 with 3 minute recovery ( 1 min walk, 2 min jog). I ran the first one in 2:33, and it was very easy, so I decided to try to stay with the two girls who were running 2:30 pace. My workout turned out to be:
1. 2:33
2. 2:29
3. 2:30
4. 2:25
I know this is a short workout and I have a long way to go before I hit a trials qualifier, but I think it was a very good first workout. After the workout I cooled down two miles.
PM 4 miles easy No watch. SLCC loop. My right calf is a little sore from wearing racing flats this morning. | 