I received the weekly plan from Jeff this week and it looks like we are turning the screws a little more this week. I awakened to rain this morning which usually means my joints are feeling great. I checked the weather and couldn't decide whether to forge ahead in the rain or wait until this evening after work. I was up and decided to move ahead. The temp was about 70 but humid with the rain. I was to do (6) sets of 1000 meters in 4:05-4:15. This would equate to running at 6:48-7:05 miles. I didn't feel great on the warm up run. It is 1.5 miles to the track. I took it slow and tried to get loose. All of my 1000s fell in the 4:44-4:54 range. Consistent but consistently off the pace I needed. I took a fuel belt of water and honey stinger for the run. Took the honey stinger after the third 1000. I saw Jeff at the track. He was worried the bike ride on Saturday was too fast. Apparently, the after effects of hammering out a fast ride can stay with you for a few days even though you don't really feel like it. Maybe that was part of it. It will be a busy week so I better stick as close to the plan as possible. All of the workouts are increases in intesity and length. The weather is a big bonus. Still can't believe the cool temps (in Dallas terms).
#1 1000: 4:44 (7:30 pace)
#2 1000: 4:49 (7:40 pace)
#3 1000: 4:54 (7:44 pace)
#4 1000: 4:50 (7:46 pace)
#5 1000: 4:55 (7:50 pace)
#6 1000: 4:47 (7:46 pace)
Why are the times inconsistent with the pacing? Garmin GPS distances are the answer. While going around the track a few hundreths of a mile variation in distance will affect the pacing.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/213260628
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