Speed workout today at the Redmond High School track. I was supposed to do it at the UW Indoor track last night but had other commitments. So I had to brave the workout alone yet again. Last winter I was able to do almost every weekday workout with a group of guys which really helped. This year so far I've only been able to run with the other guys once.
I beat the rain today but didn't beat the wind. The track is on a ridge and fairly exposed to the wind. So it was breezy and even gusty at moments but I battled through.
The workout was 8x1000m @3:00 with 2:00 rest between each. Results:
#1 – 3:02
#2 – 3:01
#3 – 3:01
#4 – 3:03
#5 – 3:04
#6 – 3:03
#7 – 3:03
#8 – 3:02
Considering the conditions and that I still haven't kicked my cold, I was very happy with the workout. By rep four I was ready to quit. My bowels continue to give me troubles during the faster workouts. After laps four, five and six I spent my two minutes rest in the porto potty. The good news is that I came out each time telling myself that I had one more in me. By the time I finished rep seven I figured I might as well finish the workout. So I was really happy that I stuck it out and finished strong. | 