Thursday. Tempo Thursday. I'm yet to decide if Thursday is the highlight of the running week, but it does bring a good session of lung busting. My plan on this crisp morning was three sets of 3-2-1's. I think this was the first time I would be taking on three sets, a good chance to push myself a bit further.
The crazy storm of the night before had passed and the conditions were ideal for a run. A lap of the estate eased me in at an easy pace and then it was time to start the tempos. The format is simple, 3 minutes of fast, 3 easy, then 2, then 1. Bizarrely the last minute is the hardest, even though a three minutes segment on only 60 seconds of rest should appear the most testing part.
My pace during the faster sections was excellent, there was only one time when I felt sluggish. These sessions are perfect for building stamina and race pace, you finish feeling pretty spent, yet pleased with the work.
The Eat
One of my Xmas presents was a burger press from Mrs H. We like to bbq and having a proper press makes the patties a lot easier to handle on the grill.
Just because it's not bbq weather doesn't mean I can't work on recipes and ideas. Yesterday I combined lamb mince, onions, beetroot, feta and various seasoning. Served up with rocket, garlic mayo & redcurrant jelly, alongside a side of homemade wedges. Perfect food to fuel the tempo run!
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