Treadmill intervals today at Altman. I was frankly surprised at how well they went. Did 880 X 5 at 8.1 mph (7:24 pace) with 440 recovery intervals, then 0.61 at 8.7 mph (6:53). I think I probably could have done all six reps at 8.7, and 440 yards was plenty of recovery time.
Total of 7 miles even in 60:42.
I'm even starting to think about finding a late August/early September race to go for a BQ, if I can maintain good training through the summer. Part of that, I guess, will depend on whether I get into London, and if I can pull off joining the medical team at Boston like Ali has done. If I can do that, no reason to bust balls to get a BQ. Just run it for fun and try to qualify for 2013.
I needed something to renew my motivation after Boston, and I found it: Fatness. I don't like all the weight I've gained, and I'm now motivated to run it off. So while I'm doing that, I'll work on other things. I'm also going to emphasize XT, particularly upper body work. If TTM can haul butt with all that upper body muscle he's carrying, why should I look like a straw? | 