Track Workouts

I've done two track workouts this week and a brisk 7 miler to try and snap myself back into shape quickly. Monday I did a very short workout in the middle of a 6 miler that consisted of 4 x 200 (100j), 2 x 250 (150j), 2 x 150 (250j), 4 x 200 (100j). I did the whole thing in Kinvaras which felt great. I was definitely rusty, but by the second 150 my legs were starting to respond and move quickly.

Wednesday evening I did the "New Trails" 7 mile out and back in Cabin John. Although I didn't time it I was definitely going sub 6:00 pace on some sections on the way back and probably PR'd for the run. I just felt amazing and it felt great to drop the pace as low as I did.

On Thursday evening I hit the track again for a longer (but still relatively short) workout. I did 4 x 200 (100j), 4 x 300 (100j), 4 x 300 (200j), 2 x 150 (250j), 4 x 200 (100j) focusing on the second set of 300s and the 150s. I timed that set of 300s and hit 52, 52, 45, 45. The first two were meant to be comfortably fast and the second two were supposed to be fast. The 150s afterward were awesome, I felt like I was flying. I wore track spikes for the first time in several months and it was a good idea. The rest of the workout was @ 40%--or comfortably fast but relatively easy.

I'm gonna keep the intensity up and the mileage reasonable, and hopefully I'll be able to pull it out at Twilighter. Its just over a week away and I'm pumped!