running pays off
I found a dollar on the street the other morning while out for a run with my husband. I was so excited! I never find money. Maybe I’ll have to start running in the morning more often!
Yesterday was speed work day, and I did 3×1600 at the track at a 7:30/mile pace. It is so hard for me to keep my pace steady during speedwork…I’ll look at my watch and see 7:30, think I’m doing good, and then look down again a few seconds later and see 6:45. Then I freak out and try to slow my pace just slightly because I don’t want to push TOO hard, and end up being too slow. So it’s been interesting. But I’m proud that I did it! I don’t think I have ever run 3 miles at that pace. Heck, 7:30 was my fastest mile time the last time I checked it (years ago!). However, the speedwork yesterday was brutal. It’s going to take a lot of work and determination to get the kind of times I’m shooting for on my races.
Short post because I have to get ready for a work conference. Should be a long (but fun!) day. Peace!
June 4th, 2009 at 7:36 am
I did 3 x 1600 yesterday as well! It was my firt time on the track and I had a heck of a time keeping my pace… hopefully next time will be better. Congrats on nailing your speedy mile intervals!
June 4th, 2009 at 9:08 am
I can’t imagine even running one mile at that pace, let alone 3! I struggle to run an 8-min mile!
June 4th, 2009 at 9:10 am
A dollar? Woohoo! Better than being in a gym and paying them money! You ran outside and it paid you
Speed work sounds fun.. and intense! I definitely need to do more of it..
June 4th, 2009 at 11:08 am
I find it very hard to keep a steady pace too. I have my watch set to keep me at a pac between 9:30 and 11:00 (want to make sure all injuries are healing) and it is always beeping at us.
It sounds like you have improved greatly on your speed - WTG!
June 5th, 2009 at 8:25 am
Hehe, running DOES pay off on so many levels
Your interval run sounds awesome! I don’t think I could ever keep up that pace… you should be very proud of your accomplishments