I was torn on what to title this post today.
…for two reasons:
1 – the intervals I managed to eek out in the wee hours of Tuesday morning were entirely speedtastic.
2 – those very intervals were inspired by some crazy fast running friends of mine (you two know who you are!)
I have to say – the one thing that building intervals into my running regimen this fall (and yes, winter) has taught me? I am far faster than I give myself credit for. I know, I know – you’re all shaking your heads at me…especially since I vowed not to question my abilities the other day in this post. Woopsie. I did it again. (I promise, I’ll learn…)
So there you have it. I admit it. I’m getting faster. And I kinda like it.
And it’s about time I get that thought straight in my head, I have lots of running fun planned for 2012, afterall. Plus, I’m loving the intervals mixed in with my steady-state running plans for the winter. Keeps these legs guessing (and hurtin’!), that’s fo sho!
So anyway, the speedtastic interval work I did on Tuesday? Looks very, very similar to Sam’s intervals from the other day – with one exception, I’m not *quite* as speedy as she is. Damn girlfriend! The other difference – I’m listing my speeds in “mph” vs. “pace” since I’m the cool kid that avoids Garmins and numbers and all that jazz like the plague. 
One thing that remains the same between her workout and mine? This was damn hard. But I kind of loved it. Suuuuch runner’s high afterwards (on the treadmill, no less!).
Speedtastic Intervals (Sam-spired!)
Warm-up: 1 mile @6.5 mph
Interval #1: mile 1-2 @7.5 mph
Recovery: mile 2-2.15 @3.5 mph (walk)
Interval #2: 2.15-3.15 @7.5mph
Recovery: mile 3.15-3.40 @3.5 mph (walk)
Interval #3: 3.40-4.40 @7.5mph
Recovery: mile 4.40-4.60 @3.5 mph (walk)
Interval #3: mile 4.6-5.6 @7.5 / 7.6 mph
Recovery: mile 5.6-6.0
…and then, tweet like hell that you’re done and damn proud of yourself:
JessFit654
Annnd done. Four rounds of intervals, 6 miles later. Wiped, but psyched! Thanks to @runcupcake and her crazy interval plan ;-p
It seems pretty damn speedy to me! Great job, Jess.
It was really hard but a LOT of fun and I felt really accomplished after I looked back at how fast I was able to push myself!
That is speedy! nice job, sis!!
Thanks sis, it was fun (even though I might’ve been swearing silently at Sam in my head by that third interval, hehe)
Damn, girl. You’re speedy!! Rock on.
The fact that you guys are saying I’m speedy and I still sit here shaking my head that I’m not the speedy one, it’s all those “other” runners out there that are speedy. haha, some things will never change.
You. Are. Beautiful. I LOVED Your comment today, you seriously look 20! Holy crap, i want your genes.
You are getting more fast and wise! Keep IT UP!
you are the sweetest, seriously! I only speak the truth my dear – your 30s will be amazing. Just you wait. I’m only 2 years into my 30s and have never felt more sure of myself. It’s the best
Nice job!! You’re faster than me!!
No way, you are STILL WAY FASTER, for real!!
Intervals and I have never been BFF…but I will admit I always feel freaking awesome after the torture is over. One of the best workouts ever, I think.
Right? Best runner’s high ever – if you can get through 6 miles of intervals, you can get through anything. Truth.
LOVE long intervals like that. Thinking I need to add some back in soon.
I used to think they were the WORST but I’ve recently grown to LOVE the longer interval sessions and am finding myself looking forward to them when I see them on my schedule for the week. They’re on tap for tomorrow and I can hardly wait!
Love love this! U r so amazing Jess! Congrats
keep it up. U r working so hard and r going to reap the benefits
Thanks lady!!
Rockstar!
Nice work, Jess!!
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Again, you’re a wild woman…and you should be DAMN proud of your speed…I know I couldn’t do those intervals. Yet.
Haha wild woman – I dig it!
I also love that you aren’t writing off speedy intervals in your future – you’ll get there, I promise
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