Today was our standard buddy run on the Embarcadero with a twist. We were to run at our normal jogging pace -- where it is comfortable to have a conversation with others -- for 5 minutes. Then we were to repeat two timed intervals of 5 and 2 -- 5 minutes of running, at a pace where you can't have a conversation, say 70-80% of capacity, followed by 2 minutes of recovery -- or as slow as you want so you can catch your breath -- and repeat, then finish the run at your normal jogging pace.
The coaches say it's a great way to have a challenging workout in a short period of time. I calculated the distance and we ran 3.5 miles today in 32 minutes...that translates to a 9:08min/mile pace! That is crazy time for me. I'm usually at the 10:00min/mile pace.
The coaches say it's a great way to have a challenging workout in a short period of time. I calculated the distance and we ran 3.5 miles today in 32 minutes...that translates to a 9:08min/mile pace! That is crazy time for me. I'm usually at the 10:00min/mile pace.
(above: so fast, i'm blurry...lol)
I'm pretty pooped now but excited to have another try at it to see if this will really impact my speed overall :)
(and yes, I took yesterday off...no training on labor day for me!)
(and yes, I took yesterday off...no training on labor day for me!)
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