Matt Todd Running

Distance run today; didn't go very fast, but we're trying to stay somewhat fresh for our time trial tomorrow. I felt amazing and honestly enjoyed this run, which is something I thought I would never say about running 10 miles. Some pre-pubescent irrelevant children boosted their self-esteem (which I assume is cripplingly low) by yelling poorly thought out insults at us from the protection of their mommy's minivan. I was so glad that they felt secure inside of a metal box away from my fists, but it did lower my opinion of them just a little bit. Anyway, my splits were 6:57, 6:53, 6:54, 6:48, 6:59, 6:46, 6:56, 6:49, 6:39, and 6:36. 

Ran 3.5 miles before doing a mile time trial with the team. Aaannnd... that's all I have to say about that, it was disappointing. 5.5 miles after at a 6:41 pace, some of the miles were way to fast for recovery but I was pissed. 

Speed workout today on the track. I ran a mile warm up and then did 2x1000m, 2x800m, and 4x400m in 3:07, 3:10, 2:29, 2:29, 70, 71, 69, and 75. We were supposed to shoot for 3200 pace and only had 90 seconds rest between each one. I felt super tired for some reason and almost passed out during lunch; I got a few shots yesterday and it probably just wrecked my immune system. After the workout I just finished up 8 miles. More speed coming tomorrow, so low mileage today.

Mile warm-up, then ran to the cemetary (another mile) for a speed workout on a gradual incline. It wasn't quite a hill workout, but still significantly harder than if it were on flat ground. We did 4x(200,400,200) at goal mile pace uphill with active rest going back down. I felt pretty good and was able to push myself really hard so it was a great workout for me. I was super exhausted after, but should be ready for more speed tomorrow. Avg. pace including recovery and cool down was 6:51/mile.

Awesome speed workout today with 4x400m (mile pace, 2 min. rest), 6x200m (800 pace, 1 min. rest), and 4x100m (all out, 30 sec. rest). my times were all pretty good: 68, 67, 66, 66, 32, 31, 32, 31, 31, 31, and I didn't keep track of my 100 times. After several minutes of heavy breathing I was able to get on 5 more miles for a cool down at a 7:15/mile average. It was a pretty solid day and I'm looking forward to lots of upcoming PRs and 10 more miles tomorrow morning.

Speaking of things I'm looking forward to, shout out to my main girl Trin for asking me to Sweethearts tomorrow... and for being super hot. I probably should have tapered better for how hyped I'm planning on being tomorrow night. Jk, but I might for real take a GU before the dance.

Also shout out to strrt for finally getting asked, and to sean for having a gf, connor can also slay babes on occasion as well.

Long slow distance run today. 10.5 miles with Connor and we didn't stop the whole time, just kept pumping out 6:50s. I felt great and the weather was beautiful. I played an intense game of basketball immediately after so I'll call it cross training. #ballers