I Got a Need for Speed....

Surprise!
It is a morning blog post!!!  I actually followed the plan and snoozed once (remember, it was built in) getting up at 5:09 a.m. to do a speed workout.  I have missed the last several weeks of speed workouts with One Track Miami (for various reasons) and I don't want to fall too far behind.  Of course, doing it on my own, in my neighborhood, is a little different than doing it at the track with fellow runners and two coaches!!

The Workout
[Something to keep in mind as I post this is my average speed for a shorter distance is generally somewhere between 12:00 and 12:30/mile.  Also, my "meter" markings are my best guess; I think my actual distance run was a little further than intended.]
800m Jog for Warm-up - 6:00
No Recovery
200m Run - 1:00
200m Walk Recovery (approx. 2:00)
200m Run - 1:05
200m Walk Recovery (approx. 2:00)
400m Run - 2:05
200m Jog Recovery (approx. 1:45)
400m Run - 2:10
200m Jog Recovery (approx. 1:45)
400m Run - 2:10
200m Jog Recovery (approx. 1:45)
600m Walk Recovery (approx. 5:00) - I was cracking myself up here... I wanted to start "at the starting line" and realized too late that I should have turned around for 200m rather than walked 600m... oh well!
800m Run - 4:25
800m Jog Recovery - 6:00

Total Time: 37:10
Running Distance: 2400m (approx. 1.5 miles)
Running Pace: 8:37/mile (yes, I realize I'm switching between metric and English)
Recovery Distance: 2400m (approx. 1.5 miles)
Total Distance: 4800m (approx. 3 miles)

I was really sucking wind after this workout.  I'm not sure if it is the lingering cold, the cooler/drier temps., a little bit of asthma, or the speed... but holy cow!  It took me a really hot steamy shower (after the cold blast I always give my muscles after a run) and an HOUR before I stopped the dry hacking cough.  My inhaler was in the baby's room in a diaper bag (don't ask) and no way was I going in there while I was still sleeping!

Weekend Long Run
We have a crazy busy day tomorrow with Blas running at 6:30 a.m., Christian has a soccer game at 9:00 a.m., and then the whole family is going to a birthday party at 11:00 a.m.  That means I'll get to go to the gym during afternoon naptime... woo hoo!  On Sunday, I'll do 8 miles, including double Goliath, and then we may road trip it to Islamorada.  I'll have to check out the weather, but I would love to be outside!

Anyone have fun plans for the weekend?

Happy training,
Kellee