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Holy track workout

So last night was track Tuesday for our new running club. Yes, it was my second week at the track, but last week all we had to do was a one mile time trial.

Yesterday's workout was 1,000 (2 mins rest), 800m (1 min rest), 600m (1 min rest), 400m (1 min rest), 200m (1 min rest). It might not sound that bad, but I hadn't done a speed workout in at least 3 years!



There had to be at least 40 people out there for this workout, but I ended up doing it mostly alone. E was with me for a few. Not having done this a while and having barely been running, I wasn't expecting very much. So I was pleasantly surprised that I was able to get this done at 8 minute mile pace. Granted it was not as easy as the last time I did a workout at 8 minute pace and my arms felt like lead weights at the end. But I got it done.

Now I just need to keep up with my runs for the rest of the week. It will be harder than normal as I get ready to move this weekend. I pick up my keys at lunch time today, so I can start moving stuff in before we take the big stuff on Saturday.

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