Doing speed intervals 3 days after a marathon doesn't seem like a great idea on paper. But then again, the plan has speed work two days after a 24 mile run so I guess what I was doing was no worse.
Even so I was not entirely confident that my legs would hold together so decided to ease into the intervals gently. I would start with a target HR of 140 and go up 4 each time.
After a 3 mile warm up it time to get going.
This was the first time attempting intervals with my Apple Watch. To mark the end of a lap you have to double tap the watch. This only works with gloves off so I did the session carrying one of my gloves. I suspect the fact that the watch was designed in California meant that working while wearing gloves wasn't a priority!
Anyway it turned out that the legs were working and the splits progressed nicely.
4:20
4:00
3:50
3:45
3:45
3:40
This was a very pleasant way to do intervals. Next time I will start with a higher HR (140 is a bit wimpish) and progress more gently but try to keep the progression going as this is so much nicer than a fade.
Absolutely exhausted tonight. I feel like I am fighting a sore throat and combined with the early start this morning I am whacked.
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