If this prediction proves accurate, this storm will drop between 12 and 20 inches of snow on Baltimore between Friday afternoon and Saturday evening. Regardless of the severity of the storm, I will complete my weekly quota of mileage, including a smattering of intense running. However, it is unlikely that I will have the opportunity to complete a track workout in the near future, considering the the snow from Saturday's and Tuesday's storms has yet to melt.
The best I can do at this point is have faith in my training, listen to my body, and remain flexible, diligent and responsive.
Yesterday, I attempted a lactate threshold workout (tempo) in the Pikesville neighborhoods. Using my car's odometer, which is not the the best too for measuring running routes, I estimate that I covered 3.55 miles in 20:00, thus averaging 5:38 per mile, a pace I should average for a tempo that 105% longer. Taking terrain, snow, and weather into consideration, the results are not devasting, just disappointing and frustrating. I know I'm fit, but I want data that only a track workout or a race can provide. With more snow in the forecast, I'll have to be patient. Tomorrow, I hope to complete an LT/Vo2max hybrid workout, consisting of 2x10:00 @ LT pace followed by a series of 2:00 or 3:00 intervals at Vo2max effort.
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