Workouts this week: Jan 6-12

Monday: Off

Love my off days

Tuesday: Speed

I did my first speed workout in MONTHS. I did 10 400s. I was trying for 7:20-ish pace. 

Mile warmup. And then 1:49, 1:47, 1:51, 1:46, 1:49, 1:52, 1:52, 1:49, 1:52, 1:48. So all within 8 seconds, which is consistent. 

I did about a 100 meter walk in between all the sets, so about a minute. Trying not to too much of a break. 

Mile cool down (was a little rough) 

I thought I should do 12, but 10 seemed like enough, but not enough to die. 

(I looked at previous 400s workouts for comparisons. I shouldn't.) I was aiming for 1:52s so this is great. 

Wednesday dead

I was so tired from the speed workout (which maybe means I did it right). I didn't want to run. But told myself that I have a super busy week—just to get in what I could. I had planned on 5, but the legs didn't have five in them. I told myself to do at least 2. And I got to 3 and decided that was enough. And then got back to my car. 

Thursday: 3.25

I had a board meeting tonight and this is all I had time for. A little more than 3—and then getting back to my car. 

Friday off

I went to a gymnastics meet after work. Didn't have time for a run. 

Saturday: 12 miler

I've run 10 miles a few times now. I thought I could go up to 11. A friend had one more mile to run after my 11, so I ran that last one with her. I thought I had it in the tank. And I did. And it was just a really nice surprise because I don't think I'm in shape. But maybe I am? I was fine afterwards, less tired than last week even. Still not sure what my next race is. 

Recovery

Sunday: OFF

I had planned to do a cutback week. I've been upping my miles for a few weeks. 

Miles this week: 23

Runs this week 4