Better

Ok, so here is a more detalied recap of the workout yesterday. Nate, Rosen and I arrived at Gantcher at about 6:30 for some intervals. Track practice was winding down, so we pretty much ahd the whole track to ourselves. We ran 3 miles for warmup, changed into our workout shoes (I had brought my Eldoret IIs, instead of my Ventuluses, which turned out to be a mistake), and were ready to roll.

Nate and I ran a warmup 800 to get the legs moving in 2:32, and I felt pretty good. The workout we were planning was 10 by 400m w/ 90 seconds recovery. Hog wanted to do the first 4 "slow-fast", which basically meant we would be out in about 35/36 for the first 200, and come back in about 32/33 for the second. This workout out fine, as we ran the first 4 in about 67. After this we picked up the first lap a little and ran right around 65 for the last 6. I finished in a 61, which was pretty good. We ran 3 cooldown and totalled 10.5 on the day. The only downside of the workout was that becuae I worse spikes, my calves are a wreck today. This happened all last year... when you're running fast on an indoor track, you tend to get up on your toes, especially around the turns. This puts a lot of stress on the lower legs. Basically, you're using a small group of muscles to keep yourself upright as you speed around the track at 64 second quarter pace. Needless to say, this can cause your legs to become very sore.

I was happy with the workout. This was the first time we've run faster intervals this year, and I felt good doing it. I really think I have a chance to pr in both the 5k and the mile in the next three weeks, which would be awesome.

Off to Terrier after work today... good luck to the Tufts guys who are running.

Oh yeah, Nate and I ran an easy 5.5 this morning. My legs were sore, but not too bad.