December 23rd, 2007

2 Hour Progressive Run w/ Serena

Coach wanted me to run Serena's workout with her - 1 hour @ 7:15 pace and then the next hour @ a progressive run, working down to the low-mid 6min range, maybe the last few under 6 if we are feeling good.

Overall the run went great - we did 3+ loops around Forest Park (a loop was roughly 5.7miles), and the only rough patch was around 12.5 miles when Serena struggled a bit. The 6:20 mile came at the end of all the hills and direct head wind, which Serena was able to close the gap and get back up with me so we ran together another mile before she faded from me a little bit.

For myself, the run felt very comfortable, which I was surprised. Hadn't run a 2 hour run in a long time....but my body felt great on this.