Week 7 - Speed run

Yet another grueling speed run this week. The plan called for 7 repeats of 800m (1/2 mi) at a 7:03/mi pace (which is essentially me running about as fast as I can). Needless to say, it did not all go down as planned. I was able to make it through 4 of them before needing a breather. I followed this up with 3 more repeats of half the distance (400m or 1/4 mi). In total, I ran 4 miles.

These speed workouts really hit me hard. I'm pretty sure there was no way I would have gotten through that fifth one if I had not taken a break. My limbs were getting a bit tingly and my body was feeling weird. A definite sign to cut back.