I literally began running right from the van, after arriving late to the track workout. With only a quarter-mile warm up and my post-race legs, I had questions running through my brain regarding how well I’d perform. I took in the workout instructions with great concentration. We were to do a ladder workout: 1600 meters (m) at half-marathon pace, 1200 m at a slightly faster pace, 800 m x 2 at 10K pace, 400 m x 2 at 5K pace, and 200 m at slightly faster than 5K pace.
1…2…3…Go!
The group took off. I found my pace and settled in. The usual suspects were in view. Meghan (my previously identified carrot) was well out of reach, Tracy was a little behind her, and Christy was right there with me. I took note of where I was in the crowd but held tight to my prescribed pace. Regardless of whether I feel behind or moved ahead, I kept pace.
In the end, I was pleased with my results.
Well done!
I was finally able to catch up the other night. I read posts from January. Sorry to hear about your struggles with your teenager. We are experiencing similar issues, thankfully he graduated from HS in June. I’m not sure what the future holds once he turns 18 this weekend.