One of my most challenging training runs to date in this cycle. Also the most rewarding. I'm going to refer to this run as "the works". Had a little bit of everything - hills, progression, speed, distance.
Sought out to run 8-12 GA miles. Decided to add some hills to keep the mind stimulated.
The first couple of miles, I just tried to go out nice and slow to loosen up. Felt like dog shit. Legs felt sore from yesterday's double + speed and stomach was like, "are you kidding me?" after my stupid decision to consume the near-900 calorie Chicken Burrito Ultimo from Baja Fresh. Both eventually felt better as the run went on. I hit the first hill right before mile 1 and took that one nice and slow.
Mile 1 - 9:17
Mile 2 - 8:33
Next huge hill came around the 3 mile mark. Took that one on a little more aggressively.
Mile 3 - 8:34
Mile 4 - 8:39
By mile 3.5, I hit Clover Park and legs automatically started to pick it up a bit. Did the next 3 miles there running the approximately .85 mile loop a few times.
Mile 5 - 7:43
Mile 6 - 7:25
Mile 7 - 7:56
Left the park at about 7.5 miles into my run and took a mile to recover.
Mile 8 - 8:19
Then for the next mile, I decided to pick it up and run it at LT pace on tired legs. Took the next .25 miles to recover before picking it up again, this time at about 10K pace until I hit mile 10. Took last .5 miles to recover.
Mile 9 - 7:16
Mile 10 - 7:16
Total mileage for the day = 10.5 miles @ 8:12 pace overall. Felt good about this run, but my legs might hate me tomorrow after 2 straight days of speedwork.
Time to go pig out some more tonight!
17 comments:
nice workout, Billy! looks like i'm going to be chasing after you (once i get off the disabled list, that is).
wow, just reading about that workout makes my legs tired...way to get 'er done...
Lookin good :-) 900 calorie burrito?! Uggghhh dude, nasty!
awesome job on the run billy!! way to turn a not feeling like it run into a GREAT one!!
Wow, impressive! I really think the progression/LT miles in the middle of runs helps! I think my 2 minute speed bursts have helped me.
nice splits on your work out man!
Sweet run. Glad things are going well. My stomach would have been in knots if I ate the burrito before!
i heart burritos :)however, I save them for after runs! lol
nice job on the run with the hills and speedwork!
nice speedwork billy! you are going to be faster in no time! :) Aren't you running a 5k this weekend?
@ chic runner - actually, moved up to the 1/2 (but not planning on racing it)
Fun run! I love the mix of hills, speed, etc. You did great.
I like anything that's got a bit of everything. Except for the dog shit part. Chicken Burrito Ultimo? Patently not for moi. Good luck with that. BTW your West LA run looks great! Nice pics as always.
nice run with the speed play mixed in! although 10 on a weekday impresses me enough as it is...
i wish i could eat a 900 calorie anything. oh wait, i do that with truckloads of m&m's :)
Nice run.
Chicken's lean right? what the heck is in that thing?
Chipotle?? I think I like it better than Baja Fresh.
"Felt like dog shit"
I can totally relate.
This is why I love your blog. Succinct, yet eloquent.
Nice run, Burger. Good luck at Pasadena.
Wow great job on the pick ups!
That's one helluva burrito! But sounds like you ran it off!
Watch out for the b2b speedwork though, it can really screw you up!
I've learned the hard way about not eating mexican/spicy foods before a workout. Way to go on the fast miles so late in the workout!
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