I dithered about this workout. I already decided that 60 seconds running and 90 seconds slow jogging works well for me right now. I’d previously done 8 repeats, but amended this to twelve, then reduced it to 10. Decided at the last minute to stick to 8, with an extra 60 second run at the end so I wouldn’t end the workout on a slow jog. After the interval workout, I would carry on running until I had covered a total of 4K.
Decided on shorts, long sleeved top and waterproof running jacket to keep me dry. Sun visor, of course, to keep my glasses clear! I opted for a light green one this morning, it worked well 😀. As it was still quite dark when I set out, I wore my chest torch. I wasn’t on the main road, but there is occasional traffic on the single track lane I use for interval work and I like that added security.
Everything worked well for me and I actually enjoyed it this morning! I saw a couple of dog walkers - I knew both of them and they both made their dogs sit as I ran past. I passed one of them while I was running and was able to gasp a ‘hello’. No ‘easy conversational pace’ there 😂. I was working hard at the end and my breath actually started to fog up my glasses!
I was feeling tired after the workout and had to push to run on to 4K. I had to fight hard to beat the ‘you can stop now’ gremlin 😈, but I kicked him into the river and arrived home victorious! Looking at the stats afterwards, I noticed that on 5 of the splits for the running sections, my pace was less that 6:00. More than last week. Definitely warming to interval work!
Arrived home to stretches, porridge and a lovely hot shower 👍
Splits for running sections:
5:55, 6:22, 5:47, 6:02, 6:00, 5:48, 5:56, 6:01, 5:32
Pic of Whooper Swan from my photo library as I forgot to take one this morning.
