Taper workout. Getting ready for a low-key 5K on Saturday morning. Very nice weather, slight breeze, 61F and sunny.
10 minute warmup
5:35(152) | 5:33(157) | 5:31(158)
5:33(160) | 5:33(162)
2 miles steady
6:15(152) | 6:20(149)
3x1000m on 5:00
3:07(165-:61) | 3:05(163-:57) | 3:04(164-:63)
Felt like crap on the first 1000, and considered stopping. Otherwise the workout was good to very good. Last mile of the five miles was a bit difficult, but still under control.
Are you going to be doing much racing this summer?
ReplyDeleteWell, I'll be doing some. I'm doing the 5K this weekend, then a 10K on July 4. There is a half marathon in town on August 2, then I have some unfinished business at the Ox Cart Days 10K on August 16th and another half on September 6--the Dick Beardsley Run, where I will try to defend my win and take down the course record. There are a couple of other low-key 5K and 10Ks I will run in town in October, as well as a 15K at the end of October where I would like to try to break 50 minutes. The last race is always the Vet's Day Cross Country 8K, and then I will rest up for a week or two before starting base for Fargo 2009.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a lot when I write it out like that, but I think it's a pretty moderate schedule. I'd like to get some more cross country races in there, but there is a real lack of opportunity in the area. We'll see what happens.
Moderate, my ass? You're correct, it does sound like a lot when you write it out. Still, with your conditioning at the moment I'm sure you'll have fun. We'll all be watching:)
ReplyDeleteWow, Fargo '09 will roll around quickly.
46F here, cold and windy.
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't look like a lot to me. After all, it is the racing season eh?
Good luck in the 5k - go hard!
Knock 'em dead at the 5K Eric. That workout certainly makes it look like you're ready to roll.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to reading about your next racing exploits1
ReplyDeleteGO KICK SOME ASS ERIC!
First you get an international airport then a half marathon? Crazy. That's a lot of short stuff but sounds like fun. I like the "unfinished business" business - that sums up my entire running career; I'm glad you've got just one race!
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