A couple of friends training for Syracuse 70.3 invited me to the track for a workout they had planned, and even though I’ve been a little down and out out of shape lately, I jumped all over it.
I’ve always said if only I would do track workouts, I’d be sooo much faster. Well guess what, I did a track workout last night, and while I’m not faster quite yet, I felt fast–a feeling I haven’t felt in way too long.
Lately in many aspects of my life, this quote has been popping into my mind and I seem to be doing well holding true to it.
So in the essence of this quote, I had an awesome evening track workout. So awesome I’d like to share 🙂
For this workout we did 3 minute standing recovery–I prefer walking recovery, so adjust as necessary. In a workout like this, you should negative split the segments (I did!) since the distance is less each time.
Be warned! Although it appears the workout gets easier, secretly it doesn’t since you are pushing harder to negative split the shorter distance.
Mentally, for me being where I am coming back after taking time off, this was the perfect workout. I intend to complete this workout a couple more times while I build my fitness back up.
I wish I could share my exact stats, but I’m kind of in between gear right now. Garmin Connect doesn’t play nice with the Chromebook and Map My Run on my arm was too much to deal while running. Not sure where to go in this area right now. (I’m open to suggestions!) Anyway, because I had my Garmin, I did know my average paces while running and the moral of the story is–I negative split the segments and felt great.
Can’t wait to get out there again and build on this positive feeling physically and mentally.
This post is linked up with Annmarie at The Fit Foodie Mama for Wild Workout Wednesday and Jill Conyers for Fitness Friday. So much great stuff–check them out!
Isn’t the truth…if we wait for perfection to get started…we will never get started! I’ve been having to work myself through this mentally too!! Love this workout and we have a track near by at a local school…so I’ll be adding it to my workouts!
sarah@creatingbettertomorrow recently posted…Backyard Workout
I’ve come a long way with that quote! The best part of the workout was that we all brought our kids and they just played happily while we got our workout in–everyone’s happy!
I am slowly getting back on track, but it will be awhile until I am full throttle again.
But I am also hoping that I will come out stronger afterwards.
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Me too, this track workout definitely gave me confidence. I know with consistency and patience, it will come!
ha I say the same thing about track workouts! I like this pyramid you have here. Looks like a great workout. I may have to hit the track this summer.
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…Transition Tips for Beginner Triathletes
Thanks Deborah! Hopefully I can make track workouts a regular thing and finally start reaping some results!
LOVE this workout! I need to start doing more speed workouts once I start marathon training, pinned for later!!! Are you by any chance accompanying your friends to the Syracuse 70.3?! I live about 40 minutes outside of Cuse and am there all the time- we could meet up! Thanks again for linking up with me!!!
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Always happy to link up with you girls 🙂 I wish I could make it to Syracuse! Tough right now with the little one to make the trip…that would’ve been a cool meet up! One day!!
Great track workout! I have grown to love speedwork–not while I”m doing it, of course, but I love the results! And seeing faster splits is so rewarding!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Race Day Anticipation
Of course! The results are amazing!
This is like a drop set for running! And drop sets are HARD! Love it!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus recently posted…Couch to Cancer-Free Tips
Yep! It was great mentally for me, and in turn it was awesome physically as well! Love feeling fast!
Nice job on the track work! It’s something I need to add to my training…I don’t know why but running on a track intimidates me – I think it reminds me of my brief stint on the track team in high school *shudders*.
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets recently posted…5 Healthy Food Blogs You Should Follow
The group I ran with last night is so supportive and there are so many different ability levels. I find it so freeing to run on the track!
Great workout! I hope to get to the track next week.
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Thanks! It was a real confidence booster!
I’m so guilty of waiting for the “perfect time” and all too often that perfect time never happens. The perfect time is now. And instead of listing 10 reasons why now isn’t the perfect time list 10 reasons why now is a great time to start.
Have an awesome weekend Michelle! Thanks for linking up with Fitness Friday.
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Exactly! Thanks Jill…enjoy your weekend!