Intervals
Tonight was some speed/long interval work. Last time I did this run, I did laps around Washington Square Park, which is pretty much exactly a half-mile around. Tonight, when I went to do that, part of the sidewalk around the park was closed off for the filming of some stupid movie, so I had to improvise. I was supposed to do 3x 6:30 miles with rest in between, but Instead of doing it by distance, I just ran by time. I ran as hard as I could maintain for 6:30 and then took a break. I’m not sure if I did a mile each interval; if I had to guess, I actually ran further than a mile each time. It was tough, but felt pretty good. Again, I’m ready, ready, ready for the marathon – my right knee is a little achy and my feet are a little sore. Nothing that’s going to stop me or hold me back, but just enough to feel it.
Run – October 26
Time: 45 minutes
Distance: 5 miles
Average heart rate: 151
Course: Washington Square Park
Conditions: Night run, brisk, clear