Speedwork Going Better

Workout: 1 mile easy, 2x1 mile lactic threshold, 1 mile easy

Wow… I felt much better this week compared to last week. I attribute this to two things. First the weather was a little cooler and much less muggy. But I think the big difference was I made a more concerted effort to eat during the day. It’s hard because I know the mileage we run on Tuesdays is not a lot, but it is at a higher intensity. The first mile was definitely easier than the second mile but both were manageable.

I’m fairly excited because I feel like I’m getting stronger. I’ve dropped a little more weight and am feeling faster. Plus this week I start the Peak Performance Program on Thursday Nights. I think it will be a lot of strength and plyometrics which should really help. Now if I can just force myself to the gym on Mondays I’ll have my cross training back in gear.

Here were my splits…

Warm-up: 9:55 (1.08 miles, 9:13 pace)

1st mile at LT
Lap 1 1:53
Lap 2 1:58
Lap 3 1:59
Lap 4 1:52

cool down lap 2:36

2nd mile at LT
Lap 1 1:53
Lap 2 1:54
Lap 3 1:57
Lap 4 1:53

Cool Down: 8:21 (1.06 miles, 7:52 pace)

4.55 miles/36:10/avg 7:57