This morning I completed my first official speed training workout.  I read an article in Runner’s World that gave the basic reason why you should speed train and a selection of workouts to use (thank you Tawanda for finding the link for me).  In the past I have tried speed training but haven’t been very good at it.  I would always give up after an interval or two and turn my run into a tempo run.  This time I was determined to pull it off.

Last night I programmed the runs outlined in the article into my GPS and then this morning I picked the one I thought would be most entertaining.  It was workout 5 for those of you following along.  This one had me sprinting 200 meters then doing a 200 meter recovery jog.  It was actually a lot more fun than I thought it would be.  I went ahead and ran my usual route, so some of the sprints were on hills.  I am feeling it now and think I might actually be sore tomorrow.  Hopefully not too sore.

Several ladies on the FIRM boards have started recieving their new workouts.  I really hope mine are there when I get home so that I can do Annie’s new workout tomorrow.  Fingers crossed!

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