AM: I was supposed to get up and run but I woke up having back spasms and thought it may not be the best option. Not to mention the fact that I was stinking tired. So, I got back in bed for 15 minutes then got up and did pilates and a bit of yoga. Total work out time was 40 minutes.
PM: Coach Tyler convinced me into going down to the track for some 800's. So, we got the boys loaded up and went down. Evan wanted to run a little bit and Kael and Jack just played in the sand and hung out. It was fun. My first go at 800's. WOW, it was very hard. I ran one warm up mile at a 8:25 pace then started my rounds. They went as follows (forgive me if I don't comply to traditional format).
1. 800: 3:30 (.5mile)
recovery lap (.25 mile) 8:48 avg.
2. 800: 3:32 (.5mile)
recovery lap (.45 mile, stopped to check on kids and ran with Evan a bit) 9:06 avg.
3. 800: 3:23 (.52 mile)
recovery lap (.5 mile) 8:37avg
4 800: 3:24 (.5 mile), PAIN, PAIN, PAIN!!!!!
walk out .25 mile
Total Distance with warm up, cool down and 800's = 4.5 miles. Feel like I just completed a science project. I can see how that would really help speed someone up but it was hard for me. I appreciate Tyler going down with me though and helping me along the way. I hope to be able to do it again soon!! | 