2 - 8 Feb: First intervals of the year

Had fun on Thursday with my first intervals of the year - 4x400m.  I wasn't sure what speed to run them at so I built up from 12 to 12.7kph.  They all felt OK - next time around I'll start with 12.5 and build up from there.


Here's my assessment of the week's running:

• My weight has rebounded slightly after the norovirus, but that's no surprise.  72.5kg this morning, which is pretty much on track.  6 beers this week, moderate restraint w.r.t food, no missed runs.  4/5
• Almost perfect record with distance this week - 39km vs 40km planned.  5/5
• The niggle in my hip is improving, but I have a new one in my knee.  I don't think I'm aggravating it by continuing to run.  I felt rubbish at the end of Saturday's run and stopped slightly early.  4/5 for making it to the start line.
• I stuck to the plan for the week, took the first set of intervals easy even though I felt capable of more reps or more speed.  5/5 for peaking for the race.

Overall 18/20.


I'm travelling next week, so it's an easy week - Tue-Thu are rest days, I'll do a total of 32km and no intervals.