I started out the day with some speedwork! I tried working out on an empty stomach, straight after waking up. And I was fine, thankfully. Nice to know I can handle it, it really helps to beat the heat here in Georgia in the summer! Here was the workout for the day ( planned / actual ) 1.5 mile warm-up, easy pace 1200 meters: 6:02/ 6:01 1000 meters: 4:59/ 4:59 800 meters: 3:58 / 3:49 600 meters: 2:57 / 2:49 400 meters: 1:57 / 1:49 All with 200 meter rest in between (I walked!) I had a tough time hitting those first long intervals--they are TOUGH! I'm used to running shorter intervals, around 400 meters. It felt good to work really hard though. My legs are feeling it. If you're wondering how I remembered all those distance and paces for the workout? Like this: Worked during the day to make time for a great afternoon hike with a friend! She took me to a beautiful little waterfall and walk along the creek, beautiful! Legs were a little sore but it felt nice to stretch ...
Ultrarunning in Kalamazoo on a ketogenic diet