Month: April 2014

Track Work – Speed Training

Yesterday was my first day at the track in about 11 months. I generally don’t do track workouts that often anymore. When I first started running, my first non-treadmill runs were on tracks. I was always worried about being thirsty, getting lost, or somehow getting hurt/tired and being far from home. These days I prefer outdoor running and have coped with being thirsty, getting lost, getting tired/hurt and taking a looong time to get home.

The first Sunday in May is always the Race for Hope 5K in DC. This is the race that kicked off my running obsession. I ran my first one in 2010 and have run everyone since. I have fond memories of being at the track during the month of April to prep for the race.

I usually try to “race” 400s (once around the track) and then walk a lap then race again. I can usually run a 400 in anywhere between 1:49-2:10 based on my fitness level.

Since yesterday was my first track workout and one of my first runs since the NYC half, I felt like I would have to push too hard to race. So instead I used a tip I got from someone I met on the track a few years ago. “race” 200s and then recover for 200 then repeat.

My schedule training plan for yesterday was 6 x 400 at race pace, but I ended up doing 12 x 200. My first 200 was 1:07 and I was horrified. After a few laps I got down to 1:01s. I then was able to go sub 1:00 and my last of the 12 x 200s, I went all in and did a 0:55. I was pretty pleased with myself.

I hope by next week maybe I can manage some 200s and 400s. Since I’m set to do 7 x 400.

I also wanted to personally say thank you. The semester hasn’t ended yet, but being in this position has just been a wonderful experience for me. I feel I am growing and capitalizing on numerous skills, with the main one being public speaking. I know I am not the best public speaker, often times getting tongue twisted, but the more I’ve been leading, the more comfortable I have become. (One day I hope to be as great as you haha!)

Every time I mention to someone, I’m working with you on campus they always speak to how great you are at what you do, and it’s true you do a phenomenal job with the faculty. I just would like to say it is a true honor working along side you as someone I admire professionally and personally; I only look forward to more great things to come.

Getting emails like these from a student make all the craziness of my job well worth it! 

The sprint triathlon I’m looking at markets itself as: 

We challenge you to work toward accomplishing your dreams…

this triathlon is a starting point:
one tenth of iron distance

Swim 425 yards – Bike 11.2 miles – Run 2.6 miles 

I’m pretty sure I’m going to register after my next pay period. 

July 27th – I’m coming for you. AKA 8 days before my 31st birthday. So my goal of doing a tri while 30 WOULD happen 🙂