Jogging Stroller Session #3: Speed Intervals (800/1200/800/1200/800/400x2), 7 miles
800 #1 - 3:22 (still warming up)
1200 #1 - 4:55 (6:34 pace)
800 #2 - 3:15
1200 #2 - 4:57 (6:36 pace)
800 #3 - 3:16
400 #1 - 1:36 (6:24 pace)
400 #2 - 1:35 (6:24 pace)
I need a sub 6:42 pace in order for the kids to PR. So on paper, these paces look spot on. But in my head, I feel rather done. Tired. Burnt out.
I want to train. I like training.
But the pressure to constantly do better is exhausting.
So I took a different approach with Session #4: Hills.
I have gotten into this very nice routine of doing playdates on Thursdays at this adorable place called Toy Town. It's very similar to Imagination Ave (aka the Imaginarium) except that it has very cool rules:
It's kind of nice to have other "mom" friends. And the kids play independently for hours. Hayden loves the train-set:
and Brenna loves being a 1950s housewife. Trust me, she has never seen me in the kitchen wearing high heels!
The icing on the cake is that Toy Town hugs the base of South Mountain. After the kids get worn out, I put them in the jogging stroller for lunch. It's perfect. But it's hilly.
One nice thing about the Garmin is that you can choose what information you want to see, and what information you dont want to see. If you are like me and enjoy intervals, sometimes its nice to just use the stopwatch and not stress about your pace.
Anyway, here the workout:
12 minute warm-up
4 min @ tempo pace x 4 (1 min RI) up a long gradual hill
5 min of hill repeats
2 min @ 5K pace x 4 (20 sec RI) of rolling hills
10 min cool down
= 55 minutes, and 7.2 miles...not too shabby for a bunch of hills and a slight breeze!
and I must say, I loved doing the whole run without knowing my pace. I see more of these in my future.
As for Blogger's new interface, I cant say that I love it. But then again, I never love change.
It makes my head spin thinking about running that fast even without the stroller. Very impressive! Good luck with your race!
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