Fartleks & Skyline Suicides
All All MECA BackblastsDecember 18th, 2015
1 QIC posted knowing what was coming. 2 pax posted with visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads. 2 pax were disappointed.
The Thang:
- Warm-up run to Fairvista. Then the fartleks start. 1 minute on, 2 minute off. Fairvista to the back of HC, and then to Skyline.
- Line up at bottom of Skyline for 6 mailbox suicides. Did two sets. It was not easy.
The Naked Moleskin:
- Not sure how we did it, but we covered more mileage today than at the Cruise on wed. 5.0 miles this morning.
- Love fartleks on the street – anything to stay off the track – sorry Stoli – I know you have great affection for that oval of terror.
- Was not sure what the suicides would be like on Skyline. They were tough but not torture. I had initially planned on doing them for the entire workout. While that is doable, it would be a bit boring. Today was the best of both speed worlds in my opinion; some extended running at speed and then some shorter, more intense stuff to stress the upper reaches of the tempo/interval zone.
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@Wild Turkey T-claps for hanging in their on some of the tougher fartlek intervals (the ones that happened to occur on up-hills). This morning was a great chance to make an investment in getting faster.
@Fez Great to have you out there. You stick with this and you are going to see some great running gains. Keep that alarm set and keep posting. You will be one of many success stories at Highlands of a guy who either went from non-runner to runner or who greatly increased his running fitness.
Thank you for all suggestions. Great workout! I am in a good track with you as a Run Tutor.
@TheNanny – Thanks for picking up my slack this AM. It’s been tough sitting out this week, but Dr orders. #scapegoat
@WildTurkey and @Fez – Cobains for unleashing @TheNanny on you!
Ahoy!