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oh god i'm really scared my coach is coming to run 4 miles worth of speed intervals with me at 10:30 and i already feel like i'm going to throw up i dont know how i'm going to do this omg please someone come save me from this i'm going to cry i'm so scared.
oh god.
**update....
just to update you all... i didnt die. i didnt puke. i didnt even CRY.
i also only did 3 miles worth of speed intervals (mostly because i think he saw how tired i was, and bargained, that if i could make the last one w/o stopping, i'd be done.
music to my ears)
but, that being said, it was the fastest 3 miles i've EVER. RUN.
ever. in the history of 3 miles. so... basically..
i rule.
i'm now back at my desk, regaining strength while i drink my Myoplex Protein Meal Replacement Shake...
heh. i'm such an athlete.
*snicker snicker*
Comments
DATE: 10:10 AM
heh...groovy stuff a. all this speedwork is really going to pay off!
Posted by: jeff | July 4, 2006 08:02 PM
DATE: 8:57 PM
I'm supposed to start running 1 day/week speed workouts--any pointers? I'm not sure where to start, as I'm NOT into speed.The only thing I've had success with in the past was a treadmill workout--.25 fast (7 to 8ish RPMs) then .25 normal (6ish RPMs.)Help?
Posted by: RunningErin | July 4, 2006 08:02 PM
DATE: 11:10 AM
Speedwork sort of stinks. Then again, so do long distance runs. Well, running in general just sort of annoys me.Then again, if you're going to run a marathon, you have to do distance. If you're going to improve times, you do speedwork. If you want to improve speed over distance, you do intervals.This will all pay huge dividends come marathon day (assuming you keep at it and stay honest with yourself).
Posted by: Tom | July 4, 2006 08:02 PM
DATE: 8:24 AM
well, you're probably gone by now. it's been nice knowing you.
Posted by: jeanne | July 4, 2006 08:02 PM
DATE: 8:36 AM
Relax, take a deep breath and just try and push yourself as much as your can. Speed workouts are a pain, but necessary. You can do it!
Posted by: walchka | July 4, 2006 08:02 PM
DATE: 8:45 AM
Don't be scared! Do what he says, it'll hurt far worse than you thought. Soon, you'll run faster than you thought you could. It'll be worth it.
Posted by: Scooter | July 4, 2006 08:02 PM
DATE: 10:00 AM
Is scooter trying to allay your anxiety?? "It'll hurt worse than you thought?" Is this what we now say to people to reassure and encourage them??I'm JUST WONDERING!!!
Posted by: jeanne | July 4, 2006 08:02 PM
DATE: 10:31 AM
as long as you're not doing the hills out in Cedar Creek, you're fine. Those hills...those hills are brutal.
Posted by: Running Jayhawk | July 4, 2006 08:02 PM
DATE: 10:48 AM
You are my new inspiration- move over iron wil.
Posted by: Running from my House | July 4, 2006 08:02 PM
DATE: 11:15 AM
Um...you seemed to have forgotten to post your times... :)
Posted by: Flatman | July 4, 2006 08:02 PM
DATE: 2:10 PM
Good job and it pays off at race time. Keep at it, remember it is fun when you pass others who are struggling to keep up with you!
Posted by: Kurt | July 4, 2006 08:02 PM
DATE: 6:32 PM
you left out half the story!!! all you had to do was cut and paste!!!sheesh. something about a "date" no doubt.don't worry. it will hurt worse than you think it will :)
Posted by: jeanne | July 4, 2006 08:02 PM
DATE: 10:27 PM
you're awesome!!
Posted by: Amanda | July 4, 2006 08:02 PM