First speed day since last October, and I felt it. I did four half-miles at Sugar House Park and felt every one of the hills along the way. I warmed up for just under 1.5, including some form drills, then did the reps with 3 min rest between each. I was going to do 6, but I was running short on time and even shorter on stamina, so I called it after 4. Pace was 5:35 for the best and 5:56 for the worst (last) one. Given that this is my first time turning the legs over in months and that every rep included a long hill, I'm pleased with the results. The speed and stamina obviously need improvement, but that's the point of training, right? I feel like I spent 3 months of my training last year trying to hit unrealistic splits on my reps instead of letting myself train into the condition necessary to hit those splits. I'm trying not to make that mistake this time, instead focusing on consistent effort and improvement. Cooled down for about 1.25 and headed home to get Jacob off to an early morning rehearsal for a school program.
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