Monday meant another run and this time it was some intervals. I am still keeping to the LA Running Club plan for the LA Rock 'n' Roll 1/2 Marathon rather than first week of LA Roadrunners' training.
The intervals this time went up 30 seconds to 6:30 and rest decreased 30 seconds to 3:30.
I warmed up walking to Clover Park for the waiting semi-circuit.
The first interval went relatively well. It was not quite as fast as I wanted; but, it felt comfortable and a relative success.
The second internal was decent as well. It was a little slower; but, it was close in pace which was a good sign for consistency.
The intervals got more interesting on the third session. About two minutes in, it seemed like my energy was drained. It was if I had a flat tire. I could not keep the pace and my desire to get back the speed went unfulfilled. It was a very rough run and frustration.
The fourth run came and was a bit better. I managed to pick up the speed for the second half.
All in all I got it done; but, it was disappointing not to have run faster and even more disappointing with the third run.
#1 .67 miles 6:32 of running 9:45 pace
#2 .66 miles 6:32 of running 9:57 pace
#3 .60 miles 6:31 of running 10:56 pace
#4 .66 miles 6:35 of running 9:58 pace
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I never liked intervals... in fact, I never did any :-)
ReplyDeleteI wish I could run as fast as you do.