take the faster ones.

12/28/22-

On this 44-degree day, Andrew and I planned for the "pick-up reps" workout: 8 x 400, with runs 2, 5, and 8 faster than the others.  The rest between reps was supposed to be 2:30 minutes. Initially, we said we'd shoot for 76 on the slower ones (1,3,4,6, and 7) and 68 on the faster ones.  

Needless to say, we began the workout off pace: 
Run 1: 78-low
Run 2: 72-low

After a brief discussion, we agreed to go with 80 on the slower ones and 70 on the faster ones. Andrew would lead the slower ones, while I would take the faster ones.
Run 3: 80-low
Run 4: 80-mid
Run 5: 71-mid
Run 6: 80-high
Run 7: 80-low
Run 8: 71-low

Our rest ranged between 2:30-2:45.

This workout proved harder than I thought. This performance would have been the equivalent of my workout to open the season. I recalled the days when I was in 800m shape and could do the faster ones in 64 and the slower ones in 72. That's about two seconds less per 100!