The Ladder

Tonight's speed training was another push towards our 2 hour goal by following "The Ladder." This exercise involves increasing the distance while slowing down the pace. Tonight it was suppose to look like this:

400m with goal pace of 8:00/mile
600m with goal pace of 8:10/mile
800m with goal pace of 8:18/mile
1000m with goal pace of 8:24/mile
1200m with goal pace of 8:30/mile

I found it interesting how you can trick your body into thinking it is going slower than it truly is. The first lap wasn't as bad as we thought it would be. It doesn't get easier, it just becomes manageable. The last few laps were incredibly difficult but it doesn't feel so fast since you are technically going slower than before. Breathing is still difficult but I am beginning to learn how to relax my upper body. I find that helps with the running faster.

How did we do? Here are our stats for the evening:

400m/7:41
600m/8:05
800m/8:12
1000m/8:15
1200m/8:27

Not too shabby, huh? I'm so proud of us!!!