3 mile warmup, 4x400m with 200m recovery, then 2x800m with 400m recovery, and 2 mile cool down. I didn't have high expectations for this workout. I stepped on glass the night before and it went pretty deep in my foot and I woke up with a sore throat, ugh. Well, all my ailments miraculously faded as my speed picked up and even set a couple of training PRs! Paces were: 400m: 1:30, 1:31.9, 1:32.2, 1:26.9 mins or 5:56, 6:10, 6:10; 5:50 min/mi (had to hang on to the fast girls who have already BQed in the last split!) 800m: 3:16.2 and 3:10.6 mins or 6:32 and 6:22 min/mi (both of these were PRs for me, both surprising felt somewhat relaxed prob from decreasing speed after doing the 400s) Every time I doubt myself or think I have some pain or ailment that will prohibit me from performing well I always surprise myself, yet I continue to doubt myself. I am getting so nervous for this marathon because it's getting closer and closer to the taper. I've hit all the training paces that predict a marathon time well below BQ pace. I'm sure these feelings are natural, I know I have to change my attitude and go into this race confident, pace smart, and I will achieve my goal. 9 days left of training until taper!!! Oh and found out I have a 3 digit bib number for the marathon. Pretty cool because the bibs go up to 5 digits! Just hoping I get into the first corral. From experience I know Disney can start out slooooooowwwww because of the runners who don't focus on their time.
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