AM - 10 Wendy's. Decent little run today. Let's see what happens today. (Cumulus silver 482.65)
afternoon - 6x400's. Warmed up (although I shouldn't need to use that phrase as it was 105 when I stepped out of school!) with the PVMS run 2.5. Got back to the school to see that our track was starting to get torn up - we are getting a new one this summer, and I guess there are getting started right away - so I ran as the grader stripped the layers of track up. As it was so hot (black track and artificial turf field probably made it well over 130 down on the track) I planned on just doing 6 or so. 1-1:15, 2-1:16, 3-1:18 then I got a quick drink and rest time went from 1:00 to 2:00 between 3 and 4, 4-1:15, 5-1:18, 6-1:22. The heat was pretty intense and although I think I could have probably made it up to 10 or so they would have all been 1:20 or so and I might have dropped on the track (I've had heat exhaustion, even heat stroke, too many times). So I figured that was enough and jogged 2 big loops to round out the 6 mile workout. Although the times weren't stellar, I felt better than the past few speed workouts. The legs felt more fluid, like they were actually eating up ground, instead of fighting every step. (Landreth 153.5)
Also ran in the pool for about 5 minutes (no watch/official time). I am going to do this throughout the summer, and I just wanted to see how it felt. I was difficult and got me breathing decently. I think I will get a better hand of the form as I practice it more. From now on, I will just label it as Pool Run - (time)5 min.
I just realized the 50K is this weekend not next so I changed a couple things around for the week, but no big deal - I am not really racing at all, just going for a 31 mile run! Another side note: I tried on Hayden's toe-shoes (whatever they are called) at state track. They have an interesting feel. It would be nice to have a pair so as to not have to worry about stickers and stuff on the grass, but I need another pair of trainers first. So maybe someday. | 