I don't think I've made as smart a decision in all my years of running as when I dropped out of that 5k on Saturday. Things just seem to be rolling along since I did that, and I have to think I would still be recovering from that race if I had tried to pound out the last 2k.
The workout went very well. Here's the breakdown:
6:53(128) | 3:07(138) :: 1.5 miles
5:49(149) | 5:50(151) | 5:49(151) |
5:49(151) | 5:48(153) | :55(155)[5:46pace] :: 5.16 miles
6:26(144) | 6:29(142) | 2:04(145) :: 2.3 miles
3:10.5(161-1:01) | 3:12.4(159-:54) |
3:11.5(159-:50) | 3:08.1(161-:52)
Everything felt well under control. The 3:08 was the result of just relaxing and not holding back, and the 30 minute segment required a good amount of concentration to keep from slipping into a sub-5:45 pace. The toughest part was the 15 minutes at 6:30 pace--it felt like I was walking, and I couldn't wait to get going again. I did notice the legs felt a bit thick for the first 400m of each of the 1000s. Otherwise things were very solid.
Run Two | Weather | Supplemental | Nutrition | Sleep | Injury
1 comment:
I haven't done this type of workout yet, but I imagine it provides a good amount of confidence to be able to knock out 1000's at about 5 minute pace with short rest after what already looks like a good marathon workout...all in the same session.
You are flying man, enjoy the ride.
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