This week we are doing what is known as "interval training". You run a shorter period of time, but as fast/hard as you can. The idea is to push past your comfort zone into the uncomfortable area, but not to the point of hurting yourself. It's important to do this every few weeks to help increase your speed and endurance. Otherwise, your body gets used to what you're doing, it gets comfortable and your runs are no longer as effective as they have been.
Tonight's run was a 30 minute total workout, doing a 3 minute hard, fast run with a full 2 minute recovery. It stinks.
Seriously.
And to top it off, we had a good storm roll through just as we were getting started on our run tonight. Those of us who stuck it out were drenched by the end. I allowed Rocky & Rambo to sit this one out. Not because I have any doubt they can do the run. I just wasn't crazy about letting my two little boys run around in the midst of a thunderstorm. They'll be out there Thursday.
Workout summary:
30 minute total, 3/2 run
2 miles!!
Tomorrow, a bike ride and some weight training are on the agenda. And maybe a few laps in the pool, if the Y pool isn't TOO crazy!
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