9.12.2006

Interval day

I never thought I'd finish my 8 x 800s this morning. That was on the 3rd 800. Somehow I kept plugging away and when I was done I felt like doing some more running so I aired it out with a set of four 100 meter sprints. That got all the crinks out. [What's a crink?] Honest to goodness they felt great.

My 800 times were pedestrian; somewhere between 3:55 and 4:02 for the most part. I thought it might be the Kayanos I was wearing. They were not my new ones. They were not my old ones either. They were my really old ones that were too narrow at one time. I loosened the laces up all the way and retied them so that I have no compression crimping my forefoot. They have 350 miles on them but that's about the same as my old Kayanos. I thought I might sneak a few more runs in with them to save tread on the newer ones.

I am starting to think I am slower than last year. Last year was a PR year all across the board. Harder training made a difference. Following a plan made a difference. But I seemed to have plateaued for the time being, if not aged "gracefully." I wonder if it's from LD training and not as much short stuff and 5Ks which used to be my bread and butter.

I am also five pounds heavier than I was the first half of the year. I probably look better but I may not be as lean and mean as I once was. Or I could blame it all on my dog. I can't decide which dog but I promise I won't kick either one.

2 comments:

21st Century Mom said...

Sounds to me like your dogs are barking - "New Shoes - Woof!"

Or it's just one of 'those' days. We all have them, you know.

Anonymous said...

Yeah, what Susan said.

Hush about the five pounds. I'm sure the definition of "lean and mean" has a link to this blog. :)