After running a 14 second last 100 during our interval yesterday, I wanted to see how fast I could run a quarter. So, Sasha and I ran to the BYU track this morning and I ran an all out 400, while Sasha ran a 200. I went through the first 100m with a high 13, hit 200m in 28, 300m in 43, and then finished in 57.25. I was not too happy with the time, but I suspected a result similar to that, as my calves felt really tired this morning, and did not have much pop in them. This is probably due to running 15 miles yesterday, all of it on my forefoot. I am still not accustomed to running that far without heel striking at all. Normally I will switch back and forth to let my calves get a break, while still providing a stimulus that will help me run more efficiently. I suspect that in better circumstances I could probably run a 54. I think that I will take a break from forefoot running tomorrow in order to give myself a rest, and I will stay on my heels for the day.
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