May 19th, 2010
Good interval session today, though it put me in my place as far as my current fitness level. I’ve been getting back into a speed head with those 8x.25mi w/1min rec. workouts, which are entirely useless as indicators of anything, though perfect for getting the machine primed, as it were.
Today’s workout, on the other hand, was as standard as they come: 6x.5 mi w/90sec rec’s. I was aiming to match my 5K PR time, so shooting for 3:18s.
Started pretty good, 3:17,3:18,3:18 but then I lost it for the next three 3:22,3:22,3:22. So this tells me I’m a little wishful in where I am right now. I should have aimed for 3:20s, then I would have had a more consistent session.
On the good side, it’s not that far off what I imagined, though it confirms I won’t be hitting a PR on the 30th at my 5K. No worries though, I’m grateful to be near my old time at all and think a PR will be doable in June.
Oh, and I got on the scale today…123! Hah, not so good for fast running but looks pretty good. 
Time to put a muzzle on the cookie consumption. Not completely, mind you, just a little less.
Reminder: Runners Round Table today at 4pm EST today. Fun stuff!
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Don’t abandon that PR just yet! What led into this workout? I notice that you’ve been piling on the miles and going long on your recovery days. Just Sayin’
You’re right about the miles and wacky recovery runs, but I finally took a day off yesterday so that would have been in my favor. I’m ok about it though, feeling in casual mode (as we can see from my cookie craze) so no PR is A-OK with me, just as long as I’m not waaaay off it. :-)
still amazing repeats! so fast
i wanted to get back into speed work this week but my failed fartlek this morning tells me that i need to shelf it for a bit longer
Girlfriend, you’ve been sick in about 3 different ways lately! You’ll get back there in no time, just try to stay healthy for a week or so first.
please send extra cookies my way.
I will. It’ll save you from having to buy all those pants for your newly skinny ass.
I agree not to abandon PR thoughts, yet. On top of speedwork and mileage, you’ve also done the hill stuff, too. Plus, some days runners just aren’t “on” so to speak. Just get out there and run fast. You might surprise yourself.
It was fun stuff, but the girl who was mature enough to walk away and the bloke sitting to your right were outnumbered!