Since beginning to do group workouts on Tuesday, I find myself taking Wednesday easy. I used to get frustrated or upset, when I woke up and just felt not great. My coach quickly reminded me that I am likely experiencing delayed muscle soreness and this is the first time I have done regular speed work in years. I have to say that it is easier to do group workouts rather than solo speed work. I go in with an intensity and determination to do the best I possibly can. Do I blow it? Yep - last week, I did all the repeats and yet the times were not consistent. Still, it is exciting to know I have speed that is reappearing (3:16 for a 600 m).
Last Saturday, I had to cut my long run short. It had been a tough week and the weather was surprisingly warm. And so, I found that I really wanted water and my shirt resembled the following (Saturday and last night):
A week from this Tuesday, I will be doing a 5k in lieu of a speed workout (most likely) and then I will be racing a 5k that Sunday. I will be curious to see how my times have changed, since I pushed my way through a 5k at the end of September. I can tell my coach is making a huge difference in how I mentally approach things. She is wonderful!
Happy Wednesday however you choose to spend it!
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