We were back at the track tonight for the third week of the speed build. Tonight was a one 400 (for some fast warm up) and then four 200s, all out. I haven't sprinted like that since I beat a student in a barefoot race on a soccer field about 4 years ago. We had full rest, so each one was to be as fast as we could go. I felt like I was back at Centennial Stadium in Oshawa, chasing Jason Brumley around the track (man, was he fast! I should Facebook him...)
Anyway, I ended up holding about 26s for each of the four 200s. I felt good and fast, falling back into the ol' sprinting form surprisingly easily. I am glad that I still retain some speed from the early days, but I would like to be able to translate that into the longer distances (10k and such).
Talked to Coach John about Sunday as well. He thinks I should go out in 3:25/km and see how it goes. That would put me WAY under my PB of 1:15:40ish, but I am thinking a more conservative 3:30 to start and see how it goes. Of course, much depends on the weather, but it was supposed to be 8 degrees with light rain - which is actually very good running weather as long as the ground is not slippery. It will be an interesting day as I am feeling relatively fit, but I am not sure about 1:12 fit.
Here's to a mini-taper! (Day off tomorrow and light run on Saturday)
2 comments:
Good luck with the race, don't sell yourself short. Remember Cedar last year, you can do better, why not start at 3:25s... you might surprise yourself!
All the best!
The funny thing is that I know I will go out in 3:20 because of the all the fast people there, but then I have to settle in. If I feel good at 3:25, I wont slow down just because of the watch, but I don't want to explode at 17k either. It will be an interesting day!
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