Today, my run was 6x1600 at 6:30 pace. Me and my buddy Brian ran then all between 6:28 and 6:32. And most of our laps varied little from the 97-99 second pace that we were trying to hold. A little fast every here and there and maybe one or two lagged behind to 100 seconds, but we made it up to run the six at that pace. A friend said I was training like a beast. I mostly think I am following my buddy's plan for a full marathon at 2:55 when it comes to track workouts. Next week the challenge will be 4x2400 instead of 6x1600. We'll see what we can do.
In any case, over the last eight days, I have run 3x1600 fast and with consistency, a slow 7, a fast 10K, a fast 10 miles, a very slow 4 miles (for me), and a 6x1600 that was solid and consistent. What is the lesson. Contrasts.
I was pondering this as I ran yesterday. Yes, I wrote about something else for yesterday's entry. But I was pondering the concept of contrasts. In our culture what do contrasts make me think of? Very traditional weddings--for richer and for poorer, in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad. A couple getting married proclaims their willingness to stay together through contrasting times. And it can be challenging to do so.
My running training these days also has contrasts. I suppose the phrasing would be "in faster runs and in slower runs." In my "long term relationship" with running there will be faster and slower. Injuries and perfect health. Days when I'm tired and days when I feel great! And everything in between.
This is really true of all things with which I have a long-term relationship when I think about it. my running. My marriage. Many of my friendships. My work. My cooking (hotter and colder, better and worse, etc.) Even something as simple as my relationship with my pets--although at least when it comes to my dog that is one with almost constant affection. Still, even she is "hyper and calm" at different times.
Contrasts can be good. Contrasts can be instructive. Contrasts are an important part of the expectations in any long-term relationship. Knowing that going in can make for much better outcomes.
In any case, over the last eight days, I have run 3x1600 fast and with consistency, a slow 7, a fast 10K, a fast 10 miles, a very slow 4 miles (for me), and a 6x1600 that was solid and consistent. What is the lesson. Contrasts.
I was pondering this as I ran yesterday. Yes, I wrote about something else for yesterday's entry. But I was pondering the concept of contrasts. In our culture what do contrasts make me think of? Very traditional weddings--for richer and for poorer, in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad. A couple getting married proclaims their willingness to stay together through contrasting times. And it can be challenging to do so.
My running training these days also has contrasts. I suppose the phrasing would be "in faster runs and in slower runs." In my "long term relationship" with running there will be faster and slower. Injuries and perfect health. Days when I'm tired and days when I feel great! And everything in between.
This is really true of all things with which I have a long-term relationship when I think about it. my running. My marriage. Many of my friendships. My work. My cooking (hotter and colder, better and worse, etc.) Even something as simple as my relationship with my pets--although at least when it comes to my dog that is one with almost constant affection. Still, even she is "hyper and calm" at different times.
Contrasts can be good. Contrasts can be instructive. Contrasts are an important part of the expectations in any long-term relationship. Knowing that going in can make for much better outcomes.
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