Back to the Track

OBJECTIVE
dynamic stretching warm-up
1.5 mi.@ 8:45-10:00
8x400m @ 6:18 (94 sec.) w/3 min. active recoveries
1.5 mi.@ 8:45-10:00

ACHIEVED
1.93 mi. WU
dynamic stretch
8x400m (85/91/88/88/92/91/90/88)
3 min. active recoveries all within pace range except #4 (stopped briefly for drink)
1.81 mi. CD

total time = 1:10:20
total distance = 8.15

5:40 AM 76° 92% 0 mph

I got back on the track today for the first time in a long time. Apparently I was so happy to be there I blasted out of the gate with an 85 second 400 meter ... I was only supposed to be running them in 94 seconds. Usually after an overly fast start like that I'd crater later in the workout. Not today. I hit all of my target times and maintained a tight range. In addition, I also kept moving in between intervals at target recovery pace for the entire workout. The one exception was after the fourth interval I stopped for a drink. I'm becoming convinced that these active recoveries are deceptively important. They keep the heart rate somewhat elevated and build fatigue resistance later in the workout. At least that's what I think I'm feeling ....

I had an upset stomach during the middle four intervals. Not sure what the cause was. I was drinking Amino Vital for the first time today. Had some before and during the workout. Maybe that was it. Or, I worked later last night and ended up having a late dinner ... right before bed. It was light but maybe it was still sitting on my stomach this morning. Whatever it was I battled through it and came out on the other side.

Very happy to have this one in the books.

PRE RUN
weight=163.5
Amino Vital (before & during)

POST RUN
water, multivitamin & PBJ smoothie