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December 14, 2004
Dreaded 1,000s
I have never had a good workout that involved 1,000s. It must be a mental block, but tonight was no exception. I felt pretty good on my run this morning, but then I couldn't keep my eyes open all day and I was really cold, too, which is weird for me. Not to mention it WAS cold outside! (Even I will admit it.)
I "warmed up" outside and my lungs were burning. I like it in the 30s, but it was probably much colder than that tonight, especially with the windchill. It was nice to go inside for once! Our workout was 5x1,000 with the last 200 of each at our mile race pace. So basically just pick it up for the last lap. My knee was feeling okay until about the fourth lap of the first one, then it started tightening up. I kept up the prescribed pace for 4 (but L., the woman I pace with, was too fast for me tonight!) and then I found someone else for the last one which ended up a little slower overall but I was able to change gears more for the last 200. My lungs are really bothering me now and I can only imagine how they'll feel when I get outside in the morning.
L.'s husband asked me if I was limping tonight. My DC friends will agree that I do favor one leg over the other, but I thought I had stopped. I think it's especially pronounced on the indoor track because I am so conscious of my IT band on the turns. Anyway, it made me feel crappy when he said it, but I really do think I may forever favor my right leg.
Anyway, I have an exam in the morning so I must go cram!
Posted by becky at December 14, 2004 9:17 PM