Track workouts

So in order to beat the clock and other racers, I have to run faster. Seems simple, but not really. Yes, you can go out and do a 10 mile training run at a higher heart rate and you will be faster. But the real secret is going to the track and practicing speed workouts. Hard to imagine running hard for a minute and a half, eight times with a jog between will make a big difference. Especially when the run portions of my races are going to be 13 and 26 miles. Funny though, the way my legs feel today, no wonder it makes you faster. I type this chuckling to myself, but it is ridiculous.

Naturally I am built for sprinting. Shorter with power surges as opposed to strength overtime. But I have somehow convinced my body that I am a distance athlete. So when I went to my roots this weekend, I paid the price. Not only did I almost puke/passout, I am actually walking with a slight limp. Limp isn't the right word. Not sure how to describe it, but when both legs hurt, but one hurts more, so I kind of walk in a circular motion. Kind of sweeping the legs to take fewer steps... Its not that bad, but makes for a good story.

Today I am heading out to run 10 miles. Yes I am very sore, but I took yesterday off and this will hopefuly flush any leftover lactic acid. I probably should swim at some point too, but we'll see.