This week, when
Helly wrote about her 1600s, I responded with this:
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| This is such a great example of how fellow runners and bloggers really inspire each other! |
My speed work consists of 400s, 800s, and bridge repeats. Once in awhile I'll throw in a tempo run, but I have avoided 1600 repeats because they freak me out. The idea of holding a really fast pace for a full mile again and again is just daunting!
But Tuesday was gray and drizzly, and I had that blog post and my comment bouncing around in my head, and I just decided
that's it. I know I can hold a good, fast pace in a 5k because
I did it not too long ago, so why do 1600s scare me so much?
I decided to finally try them out.
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| I told Elizabeth we'd aim for a 9:00 pace; I wanted to be conservative because I had no idea what to expect. |
I was thrilled with the outcome! They weren't the fastest - in fact, they felt a little easy and I know now that I could have pushed harder; I never know what my limit is going to be when I try new speed work - but I felt so strong for conquering my fear and trying a new workout!
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| Next time I'll aim for a more consistent <8:40 pace the entire time. |
Of course, now this means we'll have to repeat it at some point; I've opened a can of worms. But I was reminded of how invincible a good, successful, challenging workout can make you feel!
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| Also, our park added a sign demarcating it various routes and their distances, which is a nice little addition! |
The breezy, rainy weather definitely helped, but I'm feeling a little better every day about crushing this 10k no matter the weather. My body just feels stronger and more capable than it has in a long time, and I'm excited to see my hard work pay off. Hopefully it pays off in the long run for longer distances, too.
Tell me about a workout you crushed that raised your spirits!
What's your favorite distance for repeats?
Who has inspired you lately?
ABK
