tentative at times

7.14.12

DJ and I went to Westtown School's track for some 400s.  He was scheduled to do 8x400 in 5K pace with a 400 jog in-between; I was scheduled to do pick-up reps: #s 1,3,4,6,and 7 in 70 seconds and #s 2,5, and 8 in 63.  I was trying this workout despite my quad injury.  The rest ranged from 3:15-3:45, technically more than twice the allotted time; the rest depended on how long DJ took to do his 400 jog. 

I began with 1M warmup and some dynamic stretching, which I don't do as much. I'm more of a static guy! We then began in earnest at about 2:00. I felt ready.

First run: 33/69
Second run: 31/66
Third run: 34/70:
Fourth run: 34/70
Fifth run: 31/64;
Sixth run: 34/70;
Seventh run: 34/70;
Eigth run: 31/64
DJ ran his 400s in the 78-79 range.

I felt pretty good about this workout and even more pleased that I did not feel my quad tense up. I did feel a little tentative at times and really should have made it a point to stay relaxed.  As with the last time I did this workout, I really would like to be able to run these 400 times with two minutes' rest.