- Site:
- http://www.TurtlesAgainstCancer.com
- Miles:
- 2543 total / 0 in 2013
- Goal:
Raise $5K to fight cancer Enjoy my 2nd Boston Marathon Run 1st 50K Break 3:20 in marathon Run a relay w/friends Pace 2 friends to marathon PRs
David Pittman-dp_turtle ran: Ahhh, it's all coming...
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- 10 miles
- 01:20 time
- 07:47 pace
- 958 calories
- details
Ahhh, it's all coming back to me now...what I hate about marathon training. Hard-ass workouts like this one! Road intervals: 8x7:00 in zone 4-5 with 2:00 recovery.
Just like during a race, I started out too fast, turning the first interval in 6:41 (6:55 would've been a good pace.) By the 5:30 mark of the 3rd interval, I was trying to decide if I would stop at 6 or 5 repeats, 'cuz there was no way I was going to last for 8. As I finished the 5th one, I decided 7 would definitely be enough.
Of course, I did all 8. You CAN'T stop just one stinkin' interval short of the mission!
My splits were pretty erratic. I'm only reporting them here because when I don't, Sarah C. yells at me and, frankly, she scares the bejeezus out of me.
Splits:
6:41
6:50
7:04
6:51
7:05
7:16
7:00
7:05
On a positive note, I made a decision about the new shoes I've been wearing the last 3.5 weeks: they're going back. I'd have to rate them in the top 3 most uncomfortable running shoes I've had in my life. (And I've been running a l-o-n-g time.) Some people love 'em, and if you're one of those people, I'm glad they work for you. For me, they don't. That's okay. I gave 'em a fair shot: 68 miles in 3.5 weeks. Now I know and I can move on.
38F, wind E 8mph, intermittent light snow
Damn, dude. Those are some serious intervals. Maybe that's why I'm avoiding marathons in 2012!!
over 1 year ago • Like
If it were easy, everybody would do it David. Great workout!
over 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
That was a tough workout - way to get it done even when your head is telling you you can't! Sorry to hear about the shoes - looks like your back to being a Newton guy...which is fine by me ;)
over 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
That sounds fun! I'm getting a little tired of the long ass step-ups.
over 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Way to get it done!!
over 1 year ago • Like
have a happy holiday season david. hope santa is good to you !!
over 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
You never cease to amaze me with your speed.
over 1 year ago
that is a hard WO. satisfying...when its over!
over 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
You are so dedicated! Great job DP!
over 1 year ago • Like