Great Tempo run!
This entry was posted on 4/28/2011 6:27 PM and is filed under uncategorized.
With the crazy weather we had this afternoon, I decided to do today's tempo run on the treadmill. I actually like the treadmill for fast running; if it's calibrated right, then the speed is exactly what it is, and so to the distance, so there is no cheating. Plus I didn't have to deal with heavy downpours, gusty winds, lightning, and possible hail! I started with 3 miles easy with a few fast strides. Then a combination tempo/progression run. The first mile was controlled, 6:02, then a little faster, 5:57, then faster again, 5:53. The last mile I hammered, hard, but not near all out, 5:45. In my head this was a simulation of the Spring Lake 5, just a mile short. I pictured myself pushing the pace in the third mile (where I usually lag), then really opening up for the last mile. Time for the tempo portion was 23:38. This workout was a good confidence builder, the fitness is definitely there, just a few weeks to bring it to a razor's edge. 2 mile cool down made it 9 for the day @ 62:42. This run didn't feel too hard, I can't say it was easy, but it was under control. My legs will let me know tomorrow if it was easy or not.
