Today was the first of three pretty intense workouts. I am looking forward to each one for different reasons. It was a bit warmer this am so I cut my warm up down to an easy 3 miles in order to get a few strides in with my new flats. The now older adidas yellow flats that I got from Kurt D. I really like these flats so that added to the enjoyment. I haven't done this workout yet so I wasn't sure how the hills would beat me up. I laid out a route near my house for a square with each side equalling a mile. The wind was really blowing today so I decided to switch directions on the second session.
Repeat 1
The first mile was flat for 1200 and then straight up for the last 400. 5:35 and feeling ok. The next mile is almost entirely downhill. There are a few bumps but nothing major. 5:12. Mile three is half gravel and for this one back into the wind. 5: upper 30s. The last mile has a significant hill with a long gradual downhill to finish up. 21:45. Very happy with that. This is a very tough route. I was hoping to run faster the second repeat.
Repeat 2
I chose to do this workout for the major uphills and the up and down parts it simulates. I hope the hills in Central Park are not this big.
I started this one with going backwards. 5:12 up the long gradual hill. 5:25 for the second mile, but I have the worst two left. Long gradual uphill followed by a long downhill into the very strong winds. I finished in 21:52. Not a bad workout. Looking for improvement in the weather next time. I have 3 of these to do. That will be a tough workout.
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Pete,
I am glad you like the flats !!! Yea I think USATF needs to get there shit togeather. It blows that you all do not get the same treatment as the "a" people as far as bottles and such. Keep training hard !!
Pete,
Thanks to Kurt for "spilling the beans" on your blog. Hope the training is going well - I'll have to review your achives.
I was hoping to make it to tomorrow's press conference, but the timing doesn't work out.
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