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Track Workouts....a learning curve

Posted by MegNH on Jan 23, 2008 7:06:52 PM

Hey Coach Dunham...just wanted to let you know that my track workout was a lot better this week. I waited until the fast runners were finished so I could use the inside lane. Last week I was running way out on the black area due to the number of faster runners.

Our workout today was 400, 800, 1200, 800, 400. I'm pretty happy with how I did. My times were right where they were supposed to be (except my 1200 was about 20sec too slow).

Also, I'm noticing on my regular runs that I'm getting a bit faster (or not as slow...LOL) with the same effort...and the hills are easier.

I was thinking about running again tomorrow (which would be the third running-day in a row)... on the treadmill. Is it too early for 3 days in a row?....I'm feeling kind of good and would like to give it a try.

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Comments (4)

Jan 24, 2008 2:16 PM

davedunham says:

Sorry I didn't get back to you earlier, I think running three in a row is okay BUT be really aware of how you feel. Is your knee feeling okay?

What were your times for the workout and how much rest did you take inbetween?

Jan 25, 2008 8:39 AM

MegNH says in response to davedunham:

Hey Coach! No problem...I didn't run today anyway...didn't have time. I've been feeling good so I'm going to try for tomorrow...using today as my rest day. My knee is feeling great. No troubles at all.

This is the workout for us slow folks (and my times):

400 (200 rest)........2:00 to 2:10.....I don't remember my time, but it was closer to 2:10.

800 (400 rest)........4:00 to 4:20.....Again don't remember, but closer to 4:20. (less than 200 rest)

1200(600 rest).......5:58 to 6:26.....6:46 (400 rest)

800 (400 rest)........4:00 to 4:20.....4:18 (less than 200 rest)

400 ......................2:00 to 2:10.....2:02

It was hard to rest for the right distance. The track isn't 400...more like 320. I just jogged around until I came back to the start line.

Next week's workout is as follows:

3 sets of

200 (100 rest) 60 to 65 pace

200 (100 rest) 60 to 65

400 (200 rest) 2:00 to 2:10

600 (400 rest) 3:00 to 3:14

Feel free to make changes, since I'll be doing it on my own.

Jan 25, 2008 9:47 AM

JoeDecker says:

Great job Megan! With awesome workouts like this one, you will definitely get faster. Have a great weekend!

Jan 25, 2008 12:28 PM

MegNH says in response to JoeDecker:

Thanks Joe! I have a hard time imagining myself as anything other than slow....as I've always been. I'm just now starting to feel like my efforts may materialize into a little speed. Yippeee!

In addition to motherhood and a busy life, I will become a runner. I will juggle family obligations while training and work hard to reach weight loss goals. Feel free to follow me on my journey.

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