So, did my tempo run today! I didn't get out yesterday which should have been my fartlek - so this week will be all sorts of out of order. But that's ok. I've decided as long as I'm getting quality work outs in, it's all good if some weeks don't go exactly as planned.
My tempo run today was interesting for sure. I ran with someone who trains for triathlons and is used to running 6:30 pace. But, we held a 7:05 pace, and it was ttttooough. I got a cramp for mile 4.5 - 5 of a total 6 but other than that I guess it went smooth. I felt really tired but didn't realize we were holding that pace at first.
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It's nice to intentionally put yourself out of your comfort zone and give yourself no other option but to hold a faster pace than what you're used to. It's a great way to sort of take your running to the next level. It may seem unattainable at first, but once you do it once, you realize its very possible to do every time. Not that the goal is to go as fast as you can every time you run, but it's nice to try every once in a while for longer than just the usual one mile in the middle of your ordinary tempo run.
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