Well, have to start off by saying I went back to the 400s workout on Friday and yet again, had to quit early. I was super upset at first, but this time it wasn’t my knee (that’s all good btw), it was sinus/allergies. It’s that time of year where I struggle with allergy meds and drowsiness. I was dead tired trying to do those 400s. Can those 2 failed interval workouts count as one this week? haha And hey, i’ll deal with allergies if it means running in shorts. My legs are so pasty! eeekkK!

Last Week’s Workouts

Monday: Rest

Tuesday: 3m 4 x 400s (all @ 5:39/pace)

Wednesday:  Rest

Thursday: 5m fartlek 7:30/pace, 45min core

Friday: 6 x 400s (5 @ 5:39/pace, 1 @ 6:00/pace), 20min shoulders/lats

Saturday: 8.1m (4 outside 8:02/pace —wind was so bad I turned back and finished on the treadmill 4 @ 7:50/pace), 40 min total body workout with the Golds Gym Trainers!

Sunday: 4.7m walk

Total: 20.6m + 4.7 walking miles

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