It’s no secret that I do not like track workouts.  I’ve done them and I try not to be such a negative Nelly about them but I dread them and when I’m out there each step is a chore.

The problem with my lane-dread is that I’m training for a race where I need to crank up the speed.  I have a lofty goal and in order to reach it or at least come close I need to be able to run faster.  And how does a runner get faster?  They have to practice running faster.  So you see my conundrum.

Last week I couldn’t (wouldn’t) do the track workout with Kim and Katie so I hit the treadmill at the gym instead.  After a 5 minute warm up I proceeded to do fast intervals for 2 minutes followed by a 2 minute recovery with a 5 minute cool down.  It was tough but not as brutally mental as the track.

Yesterday was our track day again but I convinced the girls to do the 2 minute interval training on the road.  We found a flat-ish route and did the same workout.   While racing purists would argue that our speed work is not as effective off the track,  I’d much rather take it to the streets than run in circles!

Now go run!

Keli 🙂