ORN: Tonight, even though it was freakin' 20°, I ran 4x800 intervals with warm up and and cool down. The total effort was 4.27 miles in 41'05". Here is the breakdown.
Interval 1: 4'36"
Recovery 1: 2'02"
Interval 2: 3'55"
Recovery 2: 2'24"
Interval 3: 3'58"
Recovery 3: 2'34"
Interval 4: 4'06"
Recovery 4: 2'30"
The running group was running around a neighborhood loop because the track's lights were out. Also, my ass was cold and had a hard time working the buttons on my watch through the gloves. Therefore, there was considerable error in those distances and times, but they are close enough for government work. Overall, I am pleased with myself. It was a tough workout.
On the up side, I met a nice guy named Glen. He was 67, I think, and doing x800 intervals along with all the rest of us. I told him it was my first time, and he kept me company for the warm up and first interval.
I always find it funny that I'm dying of heat here while you guys are freezing your butts off.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the run. My general experience - though never as hard-core as you just described - is that, the tougher the run, the more rewarding it is (...afterwards)
ReplyDeleteI had a couple of beers with Glen last night. Love the guy.
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