Today's Workout 8/28

Today's Workout: medium distance run at up tempo pace. Harvard/2 Bridges/Real Deal. ~4 200's to open up. 6-8 strides on the grass.

What did you guys think?

I think this is one of the best workouts I've done in a while. Talking to RoJo and Mark Davis in the last 2 weeks has really affirmed my belief in long term development of distance runner, and this workout is what that's all about. Hitting runs that are faster than comfort zone like this are an awesome way to slowly but progressively build a body into a better distance runner. A lot of people have said thing along the lines that interval workouts and repetitions are quick fixes to get in shape, but the long term "fix" of being a better runner overall is developing a stronger and more solid aerobic delivery system and building more strength. Today was an excellent step in the right direction.

Personally, I felt fucking fantastic today. A little under the weather from last night, but yesterday was really easy, and everything in my legs was falling into place for the workout. I ran 2 Bridges with Lena and we clicked off probably a few 6:10 miles or so. It was also nice not running on mile marks. Not worrying about slowing down for a few seconds at an intersection is way more relaxing than trying to hit exact tempo times at each mile. Awesome, in short.

You?