16 March - Sessions 64 & 65

2107 PST - Yesterday was an interval day. I ran in the afternoon after school. The weather was beautiful but it was a warmer (17 deg C) than I have been used to. The prescribed workout was 6 miles, run to a hill and 11 x 30 sec @ 90%, or fartlek 12-15 30 sec bursts @ 90%. Since there are not hills here in Pt Hueneme, CA,  I did the latter, 14 30 sec bursts. I wasn't sure about the recovery time. Mostly I did 30 sec recoveries but this was a pretty tough workout (and it was warm) so 3 or 4 times I did a minute recovery. Once I did 1:30 to avoid a dangerous situation. All in all a good workout I think. I continue to be surprised and amazed at my performance...on average about 5 min/mile pace on the short bursts.

If you look at the garmin data you'll see I had problems with the HR monitor. Second run in a row. I had problems Sunday too. I'm pretty sure it's the gel I have been using. I bought some at a local pharmacy in Bristol and it isn't the same as I have been using and I think it isn't allowing a good "connection". I managed to rub it all off while I was running an it seemed to be fine.

An easy 6 miles for Wednesday. I was pleasantly surprised at my pace. Quicker than I thought. I didn't use the gel and went for the saliva method instead. No problems with the HR monitor today. I'm pretty certain it is the gel. I'll guess I'll continue to use the saliva method and order some more gel when I get home. DOes anyone know where I can buy some?

My calves haven't bothered me too much the last couple of days. Just a little sore on the runs, but not too bad. Perhaps they're getting better.

As part of the class we did a little TRX workout today, so I counted that as my SnC. I'll hit the SnC hard on Friday. We'll be done early so I will have plenty of time!

More intervals tomorrow...4 mile repeats...ugh! I'll have to get up early because I won't have time after class.

Edinburgh Marathon Training Session 64
Edinburgh Marathon Training Session 65