Run intervals 23:23 [5] 5.22 km (4:29 / km) +53m 4:16 / km
ahr:144 max:161
Ready for some in depth analysis rn.
I had 3 x (4 x 300m) with 2" between each run and 6" between each set. Yet another big session which requires a lot of power and force. Both of which I was lacking a bit yesterday.
I was tired but thought I was just being a wimp - nervous to attack the track because I know my times are not going quite so well / keeping up with the other girls is proving difficult.
I went anyway and gave it my all. Which wasn't enough to run sub 60s at all, nor keep up with the others. Shame. But that said, as disappointing as it was, one step backwards to take some more forward I think and hope.
Despite crying after the session on the way home, I feel that I have learned a significant amount from last night. That one: hammering out 12 x 300m at the moment is not beneficial - too far and too intense for too long. I can't sustain it. The, two: I think that stepping backwards even further - away from the track until it is my friend again will help boost my confidence in my ability again. It's heartbreaking to know that in May I could run 47 and 48 for 300m intervals. Now if I was anything close to 60 I was happy.
To draw the positives, I did the session and completed it fully. Sense of achievement - good. It was very windy, making it even tougher down that back straight.
I need to lose my competitive edge right now. I want to run because I bloody love it, I love the friends I have made through it and I couldn't imagine my life without it. I will run and enjoy doing so. My race on Saturday at Liverpool is my race. I will run and compete with the girls around me, whoever they may be. This is me right now and we give it what I have.
Some more fine tuning to be done.