Interval Training

Today I started a new phase of my running....interval training. I am guessing its to make me have the ability to run faster? I am pretty proud of my day.

I was slated to run 5 miles; 2 mile warm up, 1-2 mins at tempo and then 2-3 mins recovery. I decided to run the two miles on the indoor track -NINE laps = 1 mile :( And whats even worse is that my Nike+ app didnt start until several laps into my run. After I completed my 2 miles I jumped on a treadmill and ran 3 mins at 4.5ish and then ramped it up to 7.0 for 2 mins then back down back and forth for about 30 or so mins. At one point I got up to 7.2 for my high speed. After 4-5 sets of intervals I ran out the rest of my mileage at 5.5 or so.

I was a hot mess after that....I could barely stand myself I was so incredibly sweaty but I felt GOOD!

THEN I decided to go shoe shopping because if I am going to continue much longer I need to take care of the tired dogs that carry me around! I visited the GoRun store in New Market Sq and tried on a few shoes...of course the ones I fell in love with and felt great support and comfort were $140!!! Ouch! But if I am going to try to run 13.1 miles continuously I am going to need $200 worth of support! The salesman was very helpful, answered all my questions and even put up with a very curious 4 yr old non shopper!

I then went to Sports Authority and looked at FAR cheaper shoes. Several of them seemed to offer decent support, they offered a GREAT selection of brands and colors HOWEVER I was in there for over 30 mins and NOT ONE person greeted me or asked to help. I even saw one employee standing staring at nothing lost in thought? Or avoiding work IDK. But I decided to leave w/o making a purchase.

So still no shoes for me. But I keep plugging on anyway!

Today's stats: 34 days running. 3 Weeks of training. 19 runs. 73.91 miles in 13 hours 32 mins and 32 secs