Wow!  What a tough workout!

Today I did a track workout here is what it entailed...

• 2km jog warm-up
• dynamic warm-up
• 200m hard: 1 min rest, 1200m hard: 90 sec rest, 200m hard
• repeat that 3 times with 4 min rest after the sequence
• cool-down stretch

This workout took about an hour and by the last hard 200m I maxed my heart rate....190 something bpm.

Why on earth would I do such a thing you ask?  or maybe you're saying "right on that's my kinda workout"!

The reason I have jacked up my training (3-4 hard runs/week and 3 lifts) is to train for the Manitoba half marathon in June.  Now I certainly don't have to train this hard for a half.  I could continuously increase my km distance and build steadily for the race.  Well I am building steadily but at a much higher itensity!  I want this because I want to beat my PB on my half marathon and if there is one thing I have noticed over the years-it is that gettin older does NOT make it easier.  To accomplish a PB again takes more work, more dedication and more committment! 

Why bother?  Because I am continually curious at what can be accomplished.  If I accomplished a certain feat I am boosted, happy, and rewarded...for about a day.  Then I am somewhat bored because I want to know what is next.  If I get too bored and simply continue with the day to day training that is part of my life ....then where is the excitement?  I like to live well, train hard and stay stimulated.  Racing is a perfect way to encourage those actions! 

So if you want to feel the adrenaline and get out of your comfort zone, sign yourself up for a race!  The committment helps to keep you on track with your training and nutrition and adds a great boost of excitement to your life!

Stay tuned for how to survive soreness while training!

Train with purpose,
Kari