Intervals

This marathon training cycle has focused on building higher weekly mileage. And I really paid little attention to speedwork. Of course, I did tempo or steady state runs almost every week. And I did do a few hill workouts. But, tracky time has been minimal.

I really wanted to crank out a few 800s because they seem to work your legs and lungs in a different way (e.g.- legs get numb & lots of panting/wheezing while breathing). Unfortunately, I did not manage to get up to the high school track this morning, but I DID get out to Lake Merritt. I've gotta say that I'm pleased with my effort and paces for the 5 X 800! I felt strong through the first four 800s, and the last one was a battle but ended up in my pace zone--whew :) Maybe intervals are my friend.....

Intervals (GPS Interval)
Type	Distance	Time	Total Time	Pace	Avg HR	Max HR	Notes
Interval	1 Mi	11:08.19	11:08.19	11:09
Interval	0.04 Mi	0:30	11:38.19	12:30
Interval	0.51 Mi	3:42.9	15:21.09	7:18
Interval	0.21 Mi	2:15.07	17:36.16	10:44
Interval	0.51 Mi	3:42.8	21:18.96	7:17
Interval	0.21 Mi	2:30.51	23:49.47	11:57
Interval	0.5 Mi	3:37.54	27:27.01	7:16
Interval	0.21 Mi	2:25.1	29:52.11	11:31
Interval	0.51 Mi	3:40	33:32.11	7:12
Interval	0.24 Mi	3:04.8	36:36.91	12:50
Interval	0.51 Mi	3:45.92	40:22.83	7:23
Interval	1 Mi	11:51.43	52:14.26	11:52
Interval	0.11 Mi	1:37.03	53:51.29	14:43