Workouts

Tuesday I headed back to TOWERS for another long interval workout. The workout was two sets of 800, 1600, 800 with the first two intervals @ 40% and the last 800 @ 60%. I did an 800 meter jog in between each rep. I felt good, but not great--I've never been good in the sun and this morning was especially hot and sunny. I did my best and toughed it out although no idea on actual paces as I didn't wear a watch (probably for the best).

Thursday evening I ran to Georgetown Prep from work for a track workout. I did 4 x 200 (100j), 4 x [400 (200j), 300 (150j), 150 (400j)], 4 x 200 (100j) with each set getting progressively faster and faster. I timed the last set and came through in 62, 44, 20. I was really surprised with the 62, it felt slow and relaxed--more like a 68-70 than a 62. Hitting the 300 in 44 felt a lot tougher.

I was pretty pleased with both workouts because I got a chance to run both in hot and humid weather which I need to get used to. Not relying on the watch has helped a lot too--splits are often much slower as the temperature goes up and I'd rather not be discouraged with a slow workout if the heat rather than my fitness is to blame.