Matt Todd Running

Standard distance run today, which means we tried to stay in our new pace range (6:10-6:45) the whole time. It wasn't too hard at all and I had a 6:17/mile average for the whole thing. We cruised on the last 3 especially, doing them in 17:49. It was a pretty good run, did some squats after just for fun.

Speed workout today was 5x500m at indoor 800 meter goal pace. This sounded really fast and somewhat impossible to me, and evidently it was as a result of severe stomach pain throughout the workout. I tried to hit 63 at the 400 meter mark and then hold it until the end; however, I ended up running a 64, 63, 65, 68, and 65 and felt like I was about to die the entire time. Coach told me to start keeping a log of what I eat, and I'll talk to my doctor about it when I go in for a physical next week. I have had fairly regular stomach pain since I started running, but it isn't usually as bad as it was today. I was literally no longer capable of running after the workout, so I just went home and finished up my miles at around nine o'clock when I was feeling better. splits for my night run were 6:58, 6:41, 6:47, 6:37, and 6:33.

I didn't have my watch today so I have no idea what pace we were going. Pretty sure it was over 7:00/mile (it was supposed to be) but I know that the last few were probably a little bit too fast. Connor's blog says 7:08 so I'll go with that, basically it was just an easy recovery day. My legs were really tired, and my stomach hurt a little bit, but overall it wasn't too bad.

Resting HR this morning was 54

Short circuit workout today, we didn't really have to do much though because I'll be racing the 800 and 3200 on saturday at the olympic oval. Afterwards, I just did a slow distance run with Stewart and Michael. Average pace for the whole thing was 6:54.

Resting HR this morning was 53 BPM

Only got 7 miles in today because I had to go to work, did a few strides and 200s to get ready for tomorrow. I feel pretty sore but will ice tonight.

Raced at the oval today; I was pretty tired from the week and not expecting much from my races, but it turned out fairly well. I ran the 800 in 2:11, which is technically a PR but I am confident I can do better in two weeks at the distance challenge (goal is 2:08). I also ran the 3200 in around 10:30 but really wasn't quite feeling it today and hope to be in the sub-10 range once I can discipline myself to give a full effort. If nothing else, both races were good training and I was able to get in over 11 miles with various warm-ups and cool-downs as well. I'm looking forward to running the mile when I feel up to it!

Shout out to my boy Sean for pulling out a 2:02 today and congrats to Connor on his 9:51. Also Josh Ward gained some major respect on his ridiculous mile and two mile preformances. Checkout strrt and connor's insta for pics of team pre looking hot af...