Training Log 2008.02.12
The streets of Philly were covered in an icy slush and it was very slippery, so I was happy I had the option of running inside tonight. I did an easy run on the treadmill at the hotel. My left ankle was bugging me for a few minutes in the beginning, but then loosened up and I felt great.
Warm-up: 5 minutes of walking
Run: 4.5 miles starting at ~ 12:00 pace and working down to ~ 8:30 for last two miles (9:00 average pace, 125 average HR)
Cool-down: 5 minutes of walking
Podcast: Endurance Planet
Plan for tomorrow: 1.5 mile warm-up, 3 mile run at FIRST short tempo pace, 1.5 mile cool-down
I hope that by posting my workouts here and then saying what I plan to do tomorrow, it will help me think through my training plan and be less likely to go overboard.
I’ve stopped following the FIRST program since I enjoy the social aspect of running more than FIRST allows, but I’m still following some of their main workouts.
February 13th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
I agree about the “social aspect,” Bill – not much time for FUN in FIRST. But I think you’re doing it the right way – working the “spirit” of each workout into your week as much as possible.
February 14th, 2008 at 1:26 pm
I just like it that we are getting more of the workouts posted so I can pour over the details and feed my running addiction :)