2 mile warm-up 9x 1mile @ 6:22 each with <1/4mi jog in between .5 cool down Total 13.1 @ 1:29:07 * I actually lost count and thought I did 8 intervals by the end, but discovered otherwise from my Jawbone Up that I really did 9:) Even better! This was actually fun for me today. I had no expectations and figured I would stop either when I got tired or bored. I wasn't intending to run a half, but went into the workout thinking I would run a few cruise intervals from the pace calculator. I was supposed to hit between 6:13-6:22. I figured I would run as many as I felt like at the slower pace. I ended at 9 and realized with my warm-up included, I was hitting half marathon distance. The 1st interval was the most uncomfortable. I played with the pace from 1:13 to 1:22 to see where I felt comfortable, so I guess the first was a little faster, but after settling on a pace, the rest felt nearly effortless for some reason. Maybe it was the Walmart energy brand drink? Lots of sweat. I was also happy to see that after finishing my last interval, my HR was only at 80% max:) I even felt I could do several more. I don't know what was up with today. The only thing I can contribute is better sleep. The last two nights I have had 7.5 hrs/night. I can't remember the last time that has happened consecutively. I certainly felt the difference. I wonder what would happen if I ate good too:) Several hours after the workout, I am pretty tired.
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