9.05km 8 x 400m...

Another desperate attempt to get some last minute training in before Sunday. This time it was a huge success. Not necessarily from the physical side (though it certainly wouldn't be any harm) but definitely from the mental side.

I set out to do 8 x 400m after a bit of a warm-up and a stretch. My programme calls for each 400m to be run at 3:58/km pace, i.e. 1:35/400m with 3 to 4 minute recovery jogs in between.

I realise now that I'm only recovering for 2 to 3 minutes between each rep, hence I'm not pushing quite as hard as I should. Point to note for the future.

The actual reps were:

1. 1:32
2. 1:37
3. 1:36
4. 1:39
5. 1:42
6. 1:42
7. 1:34
8. 1:36

So a bit slow through 4, 5 & 6 but an average of 1:37 isn't too far off the mark.

Hence the positive mental result. I know I'm not where I could have been in preparation for Sunday, but I'm not doing too bad either.