The last of the long runs happened over the weekend, and there is much satisfaction in the completion of phase one of the conditioning program. It was only when I stepped out on the track for the first of the interval training sessions that I felt as old as I expected I would while doing these workouts.
I probably waited a little later in the morning than I had hoped because I refused to do the 400 meter runs with an audience of hundreds of high school football players. It was mid-day, with the heat that goes with it, when I headed out to run at least 4 times around the track with a timed expectation for each lap, and I was quickly reminded that I am no longer capable of training at the level I once did.
Humility happened with the very first lap. I came in at 93 seconds, and I was frustrated that I have forgotten how to pace faster. I got the second lap down to 85, but then every lap after that was slower than that. I had hoped to get the first two laps in under 82, and that will be my goal tomorrow when I give it another shot. I had hoped to do 5 laps, and that too will be a change to my effort.
I don't think as well when my heart rate is raised as high as it is on these timed 400's, and I have a much greater appreciation for how much better a younger body can accomplish these feats. I'm humbled by the challenge of these workouts, and I'm grateful to be humbled by this next phase of the workout.
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- Thanks for visiting the Stout Soccer coach's blog. We hope that this blog will give you an extra dimension to what Stout soccer is all about. You can read the stats and watch the games, but what is it that really makes up the character of the women who put on the Stout gear every fall? Hopefully this behind the scenes look will give you a different perspective about the team and some impression of what matters to me as a coach.