Workout Details.
Whew! Did a nice Tempo Run today, with the sun shining brightly. I set out to do a 1 mile warm-up, 3 miles at Tempo Pace (which I estimated to be about 8:00/mile), and a 1 mile cool-down. Turns out this was a bit ambitious in a couple ways. First, 3 straight miles at Tempo pace might have been a bit much to expect for my first time of year. I ended up doing 2 Tempo miles, 2 minute walk, followed by 1 more Tempo mile and a brief rest before I started my cool-down mile at my normal Easy pace. Also, I think 8:00/mile might be a bit high for my Tempo pace. My heart rate started hitting 176-178 for some of it, which is a bit high for this type of workout. But this might be due to the fact that I was running into a pretty strong headwind for the first mile and a half of the 2 mile cruise interval. Also, I haven't had too much experience this year with running in 70 degree weather with the sun beating down on me. Perhaps if I did it earlier in the morning it would've been a bit easier. Either way, I think next time I'm going to slow it down a bit and go for 8:05/mile.
I wore some cross-trainers for P90x Core Synergistics yesterday, and I think it was a mistake. Today when I set out, the familiar twinge in my left foot was there, and it's still not quite right even while I type this. I think I'll have to go barefoot for all my P90x from here on out. At least, I'm hoping that's the reason for it. The only time I've felt anything at all recently is if I wear a stability shoe to do anything. I'm really hoping it doesn't relapse. I'm just now finally getting back into running shape where I can do some serious training instead of just easy running. I also really hope to do at least a half-marathon in June, though I think I might do the full Grandma's Marathon.
