Because we didn't run with the team and went long yesterday, Conner and I had to do 400 repeats @ rpace. It was in the afternoon and we were tired from a long day. I warmed up a mile on Monticello's track. It wasn't a very good track, but it worked. I wasn't feeling good during the warm up. My goal was to hit 1:24, even though I was supposed to hit 1:20s. In between there was a nice 400 recovery. My times were: 1) 1:26, 2) 1:26, 3) 1:28, 4) 1:31, 5) 1:34, 6) 1:29, 7) 1:28, 8) 1:20. My first two were good, I was a little shocked that I couldn't hit the times. At the end of each one I'd be sprinting the last 100 to hit the times, but wouldn't hit them. After the fifth one I used the restroom, which felt better. Right before the 8th one Conner offered to pace me and he wanted me to hit 1:20. I didn't think I'd be able to do it. I secretly planned on stopping and the 200 if I didn't feel good. When I started I actually felt okay. The 200 mark I kept going and the last 100 I wanted to give up, but gave it my all. And I hit it! I was so happy Conner was kind enough to pace me. After a mile cool down I was SO tired, but glad I finished the workout.
That evening after dinner Conner, my dad, and I went on a short run. It was really fun and felt super nice compared to earlier today.
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