Speed Session...

Following the training programme I researched last week - I was due a speed session this morning. 8 x 400m at 4:13/km pace with 3 to 4 minute jog recoveries in between each repeat.

So each 400m lap should have been completed in 1:41.

My actual splits were:

1. 1:23
2. 1:40
3. 1:35
4. 1:38
5. 1:33
6. 1:34
7. 1:44
8. 1:42

So I slowed up a bit on the last 2 repeats, but overall I averaged 1:36 per lap at a pace of 4:00/km.

That now gives me a good indication that the training pace calculator is consistent and achievable. I'll not make any predictions about beating the 1:50:00 target for the Half Marathon, even though these recent sessions have been a bit ahead of the predictions. I think I need to stick to this pattern on an ongoing basis and see how it works out in the longer term.

It does however give me the confidence that 1:50:00 is achievable... with the help of my Imaginary Friend and the pace runner!

The weather was warm again this morning. I was definitely overdressed in my long sleeve top, tee-shirt and hat! Hope it continues like this...