I did an early morning track workout. I could feel yesterday's car ride in my left hip as I was warming up, but otherwise, I felt pretty good. I warmed up 2.5 miles and then ran 4 x 200, 2 at goal interval pace, and 2 at 36-37. Then, I ran 8 x 800 with 400 jog recovery in between. When I get into a pace on the track, it is tough for me to get out of it. The 800's were really consistent. I think having a partner would help make them a little faster, but overall it was a good workout. I need to do some workouts where I have to break out of a pace. I saw one on Running times that was 4 x 1200 at 10k race pace with 100 meter recovery, followed by a 400 at 5k race pace, 400 meters between sets. I may try that workout soon.
Anyway, my times were: 2:47, 2:46, 2:44.54, 2:44.29, 2:46.21, 2:45.94, 2:45.82, 2:45.49.
I would have liked them to be under 2:45, but was glad that they were all under 2:48.
I cooled down until I hit ten miles. Now, off to Montana. I'm looking forward to running all the dirt roads that are near my hometown. I need to remember to stretch during the drive today. | 