Why Did I Think This Was A Good Idea?

Running intervals, that is.  I hear about the wonderful benefits of running intervals and what they can do to improve your speed.  This is officially my third attempt with interval running and while each run has been better than the previous one all I can say is “damn these suck!”

My trainer during one of our final sessions put the following interval program together for me.  Keep in mind that my normal tempo for a 3-5 mile run is about an 8 minute mile (or 7.5MPH as I prefer to state it)….

• 5 minutes – 7.0MPH (warm up)
• 2 minutes – 7.5MPH
• 2 minutes – 8.3MPH
• 2 minutes – 7.5MPH
• 3 minutes – 8.3MPH
• 2 minutes – 7.5MPH
• 4 minutes – 8.3MPH
• 2 minutes – 7.5MPH
• 4 minutes – 8.3MPH
• 2 minutes – 7.5MPH
• 3 minutes – 8.3MPH
• 2 minutes – 7.5MPH
• 2 minutes – 8.3MPH
• 5 minutes – 7.0MPH (cool down)

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