Intervals... UGH!
I'm pretty sure that sums up today's run, but I'll go ahead and elaborate for the simple reason that I really enjoy writing...
So, I've enlisted the help of a personal trainer/friend of mine to work with me on putting together some exercises that will give me the best chance of finishing the marathon in one piece. After a few minor injuries during training so far, I really want to make sure I'm doing everything I can to not fall apart before the finish line. For my training, she's suggested adding intervals and plyometrics... I couldn't be less excited. Unfortunately, that's because I know they'll be a challenge.
Day 1 of intervals went pretty well, all in all. I have difficulty figuring out exactly how hard to push myself when it comes to an interval workout. This workout requires 10 minutes of warm up (5.5 mph), 4 all out 30 second sprints (9-10 mph) with 4 minutes of recovery time between each sprint (6 mph) and some additional recovery time at the end (6.5 mph). It was a perfect replacement for today's run because it ended up being exactly 3 miles. Unfortunately, I also felt like I should have been pushing harder as I wasn't nearly as tired at the end as I thought I should have been. But, at least I have a starting point and can make adjustments from there.
As for day 1 of plyometrics, I went with lateral hops (2 sets of 20 reps). There were a few swear words directed towards Brandy after that one... after all, she's the devil that told me to do this crap. And, no joke, that shit's hard...
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