No, not naked as in without clothes, nakes as in without tunes! I wanted to see if running without music would help me keep up the speed during my speedwork. The routine was warm up for a mile, then 3x1600m at 10:09 with 800m jogs ending with jogging for a total of 7 miles. I had to walk some after the fast portions, but over all I average pace of 11:46, the fast portions were 10:17, 10:09, and 9:52, so I made my pace goals!!! yipee! I did work hard. My heart rate got into the mid-180s toward the end of each fast section. The big thing that made this run so hard was the weather. It was over 80 degrees and very gusty. I was pouring sweat when I got done.
This morning, I actually got up in time to get out and run. However, I wasn't feeling the best and I was tired, so instead of running, I napped on the couch. I would have been very mad at myself if I wouldn't have gotten the run in later. Tomorrow it's supposed to storm, so I couldn't have delayed it.
My left foot is a bit sore, but I think it will subside quickly.
Update: Hubby reminded me about one thing. I did the majority of the run on a nice path that is somewhat sheltered from the wind and somewhat shady. As I was in my first or second fast mile, I crossed paths with hubby and the kids. Hubby had ridden his bike to work and to drop off and pick up the kiddos. That was a nice surprise! It was extra-nice because earlier, I had heard sirens and the protective mom/wife in me had immediately thought of the bad things that might have happened to the most precious people in my life. So, I detoured to go up a street where the sirens seemed to stop. I didn't see the emergency vehicles and I figured it was 15-30 minutes too soon for the group to be there, so I was a little relieved. Of course when I saw them on the path, all doubt was removed! After that, I could focus on not passing out.
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