Speed Work

So now that I am down to my final twelve weeks of training I am dedicated to do one day of speed work each week. Now I don't dislike speed work necessarily, but it does require a bit more work. I don't really feel like making the drive up the track super early before school begins and I don't have access to a treadmill so it makes it a little hard but I do think that it makes a big difference. I did it with my last half marathon and felt really good. Today I did 4 1 mile runs at about an 8 min. pace with a .25 mile recovery in between. I really felt good at the pace. I started to feel tired on that last mile but pushed it to the end. I actually went to the gym with A Bear this morning so that was nice to have the treadmill. It was also fun to watch the hubby working it out. Plus it is so darn cold right now! I am so excited because I got some new winter running clothes and I can't wait to wear them. I feel like this is going to be such a running Christmas for me. :) I guess training for a marathon will do that to you.