better than passable.

May 19, 2013

I decided to do Sit 'n Kick Reps to test my strength. This workout, which is designed for a 2:00 800m high school runner, consists of 5x (400m @ 64 . . . rest 30-sec . . . 200m in 28), with a 1200m jog between sets. Since I am not able to run 800 meters in 2:00, I always modify the workout accordingly. I really wanted to hit the times I've hit in my best days past. In that spirit, I modified the workout slightly: 5 x (400m @ 64 . . . rest 60-seconds, 150m in 21), with a 1200m jog between sets.


The first 400 was a hard-fought 65 (32/33). 60 second rest, then a 22-second 150! I felt winded. 1200 meter jog in 9:00.

The second 400 felt better but suprisingly came in at a slower same time--66. 60 second rest. The150 was 21. 1200 meter jog in 9:00.

I ran the third 400 in 63, owing to a more balanced run of 31/32. The 150 was another 21. I was feeling a little pride because I was back in business.

My fourth 400 was a 64. I rested 60 and then popped another 21-second 150. I then jog-recovered 1200.

And then there was my final 400. I wondered whether I had it in me to hit 63 and 21. I did, hitting 62 for the 400 and 21 for the 150.  The 62 made up for the 66.  At the risk of full disclosure, I took 90 seconds between the last 400 and 150.

Overall, this workout was pretty good, better than passable.



So this workout went fairly well. I am still chasing the perfect Sit 'n Kick workout, though