I have to keep reminding myself that my body likes it better when I put some stress on it in training. Slow routine miles kick my butt. Running faster invigorates me. Tonight, warmed up for a mile and a half, then cranked it up to GMP and beyond. Ran 1.49 in 11:40, which is 7:50 pace -- just about my goal for Boston. The last .49 was at 7:34 pace. Then cooled down for two full laps at Ben Geren for total of 6.09. Ended up with some drills and one longish stride. Afterward, felt invigorated, not worn out. |