It been verified yet again that I'm just not cut out for the highest end of speed work. Based on my estimated VDOT, I can easily hit the recommended E-pace, M-pace doesn't seem too bad, and T-pace is a good workout. But I-pace just kills me. The last block with it was among the hardest things I've done. Luckily, I'm on another T-pace block right now, so I get solid work without feeling crippled for the next couple of days.
By the end of the run, I had 30 minutes worth of T-pace running, done as 5x6 minutes, with 1 minute recovery. One minute is not very long, especially when it takes a few seconds for the treadmill to slow down, then wind back up again. (I turn the speed up with 8 seconds before the interval start time so it's at speed when the clock starts.) So I really get closer to 45 seconds recovery. Still, I made it through the workout feeling pretty good. I had to work, but I wasn't killing myself. I think this is one of the better ways for me to build my speed.
I was a bit extra rested since I didn't do my lunch run today. I decided for this block (and probably the next one) to skip that run so that I can be fully fresh hitting my hard runs. Also, it was raining. I hate training in the rain. I love racing in it, but training, not so much.
Run: 55 minutes, w/5x6 minutes @ 9.3 mph + 1 minute @ 7.5 mph
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