Settling in

My sprained ankle from Tuesday's run kept quiet (good I iced it immediately) and I could join the track session yesterday. I normally like running hard on the track but with the current plan that requires daily running I have to learn how to hold back and save some energy.

Here's the breakdown:
7k - warm up @ 5:25/k (8:42/Mi)
400 - 1:45 (just to warm up ahead of the mile)
1 mile - 5:44 (3:34/k)
2x800 - 2:45 & 2:41
strides - 100m jog/100m sprint over 1,600m in 9:53
2k - cool down

I enjoyed the sprinting part a lot! Goodness, I cannot even remember when I sprinted full out like this! I like especially the transition from fast running to sprinting, as if some sort of turbo kicks in.

Today's lunch run went down pretty smoothly in nice spring conditions. I finally fixed my HR monitor which didn't seem to work properly anymore. The Polar WearLink Transmitter can be removed from the textile strap and you better clean the contacts from time to time. I never knew!

I managed to keep my mid-foot strike until 10k and then didn't try too hard. I should change my style slowly - maybe every other day or so. Apart from that it looks like I have maximized this lunch run and it will be almost impossible to squeeze in more mileage. Maybe one more mile but then there's a high risk that I won't be back at my desk before the Tokyo stock market reopens @ 12:30 PM for the afternoon session.

Week 2, Day 3: Track
Week 2, Day 4: 12.9k @ 4:10/k (8.0 Mi @ 6:43/Mi) @ 149 avgHR (78%)