I wasn't trying to run any "faster" than I normally run (which is typically 10 minute miles); it just happened that way. This progress makes me very happy, but I'm not going to set any lofty goals based on these runs...finishing the race will always be my #1 goal!
Speaking of speed, today is Speed Work Day!!!
Eh...That's false enthusiasm, actually. I like speed work because it's quick (go figure!) but I'd hate to waste a sunny afternoon on a treadmill.
No matter what, I will be jamming to some "Circus" in honor of Brit-Brit's triumphant return to the spotlight:
what kind of speedwork do you do? i shuold probably add this into my routine, i just don't know where to even start?? im usually a 10 minute mile runner too :)
ReplyDeleteOn a treadmill I warm up for 2 minutes at a comfortable jogging pace and then I sprint for 2 minutes, and then recover for 2 minutes. I'll repeat the sprint/recovery 6-8 times. Sometimes I'll sprint for 4 minutes just to switch it up.
ReplyDeleteI've always read that the sprint portion should feel borderline uncomfortable, so I try to go for that sensation...but it's really not that bad. Two minutes go by really quickly!
Get ready to sweat A LOT!
good for you!! way to maintain your goals but still get a really fast time! woohooo!
ReplyDeleteI do a quicker speed session, not that there is anything at all bad about yours cuz i like it! I do every 0.25 miles... and usually recover after each mile - then restart the treadmill. So sprint a 1/4, jog a 1/4, sprint, etc.
I have to do speedwork today too :( I love running to Circus, too! It really pumps me up.
ReplyDeleteOooooh, I like that sprint 1/4, jog 1/4...I need to try that out!
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