Cold Hills!

Last night I headed out to Chatfield Res to do some hill repeats with the Practical Coaching and Elite Coaching groups. I did a nice easy run a lunch at about 7min pace. Decided I would head on down and get some anaerobic work in. The speed has been coming along, so I thouhgt hills would be a nice change. I ran in a couple of miles and then met up with the group. We headed to the hills, which is .6mi long. We started the first one really easily, and I picked it up a bit at the end. After that, I ran alone and hit the hills in 3:30 each time. I felt good through the seven I decided to do. I was feeling the downhill recovery a bit and decided it was a good long day with the earlier miles and the tempo the day before still sitting in the legs. With the hill being .6, I was at about 5:50 pace and that is fine for now. I was pushing near the top each time, but never too hard. Always more there, and it is a good place to be right now. Everyone was looking pretty good up the hills, and it was a good workout. I was having stomach issues as well, so I found a bathroom, and then headed back to my car. I was tired last night, but feel strong today. The legs are feeling another long week, but are healthy and ready to go. I did a Pilates class today that was pretty weak. I like Pilates, and it is a constant in my training. The class was just a bit soft. I will get in a few tonight for an easy day, and then a long run tomorrow. I will see how I feel on Sunday and do whatever suits my fancy. Anyway, the race is here soon, and it is nice to feel like I have some fitness behind me. It has been a long time since I have been able to run with this efficiency. There is a long way to go, but it is nice to know that I can go out and race well!

Finch