8 mi. VO2Max 5x800 @3:46 (RI 2:30)

so for my non-runner readers...

the title, in plain english means...

speed interval workout,

8 mi total, 3 mi warm-up,

run 1/2 mile 5 times, each time in 3:46 or better,

while recovering/jogging for 2:30 between each 1/2 mile run,

then 1.5 mi cooldown.

well...like i said i usually LOVE these workouts.

BUT, i haven't done one in a while,

since before the wharf to wharf race.

and i wasn't sure how fast to go.

so i went with what my training schedule said, 3:46.

ran my 3 warm-up miles outside.

came in and ran the intervals on the treadmill.

set the pace on 7:24 mile...and took off.

it was difficult, but not really bad.

ended with 3:46  HR165

next interval was 3:45 HR 167

was getting a little tired,

3:44 HR 169,

still not super tired,

and i did not want to puke yet,

so i cranked it up a little bit.

3:39 HR 171

and a bit more...

i ran the last one in

3:30 HR 173.

so basically i probably should have run all 5 @ 7:00 per mile pace.

i wanted to do a few more, but was running out of time.

had to get the kids breakfast, and make lunches.

so...

today...rather than running my 5 recovery miles,

i decided to pick up the pace a little bit.

ran 5.63 mi /50:29/ avgHR 158/avg pace 8:58

and i did an hour of strength training videos

tons of lunges/squats/push-ups/core-work.

i'm gonna be sore tmr.

but i LOVE that kind of soreness.

in other news...got an A on my chem test,

and i think i did well on my nutrition test last night.

ryne made the robotics team and is very excited.

he was chosen out of 30 kids for only 6 slots.

and tmr afternoon is shan's first cross country race.

getting pumped.

and the kids want me to sign them all up for

the cross city race here in fresno.

fun stuff.