I ran on the track for the first time in a long time today. I wasn't sure how my achilles would handle a workout. I warmed up two miles, and then ran 4 x 200 to get a little turnover going. Initially, I was going to run 1000 meter repeats, but decided to ease in a little bit, and ran 800's instead. I ran 8 x 800 with 1 lap recovery, which turned out to be 1:1. I will be working on cutting my recovery back as my fitness improves. My goal pace was 2:45. I ran
2:44.56
2:43.49
2:42.5
2:42.7 (Started to hit a groove.)
2:42.9
2:43.11
2:39.13 ( I found someone to pace me . . . he paced too fast.)
2:38.15
I probably would have run two more if not for the increased pace on the last two. Plus, my achilles was beginning to feel it. I love the track. I wish all workouts felt this good.
I cooled down 3 miles. I'm tired! | 