September Miles and a Brick Workout

September Miles.

My long runs were longer, so I tried to keep my easy days easy.  I worked hard this month.

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Track Tuesday called for a Brick Workout!

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1apfx_commodores-brick-house_music

Track prep.  This was my first time trying the new Chocolate Huma Chia Energy Gel.  The flavor isn’t as rich as the Chocolate Gu, but I love the chia seed texture and I like that it’s not as thick as Gu.  I imagine it would be a little easier to swallow during a race.

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Lots of math!

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The point of this workout is to start out at tempo pace, and get faster with each distance on tired legs.  It literally makes your legs feel like bricks.

I did a 4 mile warm-up/ drills

1 x 1600 w/ 1 minute rest (7:25)

4 x 800 w/400 recovery jogs (3:26, 3:25, 3:25, 3:24)

4 x 400 w/ 400 recovery jogs (1:38, 1:39, 1:38, 1:35)

1 mile cool down

Swiftwick Compression Socks for recovery after an ice bath and shower.

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I was craving eggs all day (which is rare for me).  Maybe I needed the protein….so for dinner we had kitchen sink salads and gouda and mushroom omelettes!

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And…flourless chocolate cake for dessert!

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Can you believe it’s October?!!!  I think of this quote every year 🙂

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Do you keep up with your monthly/ yearly mileage?  This is my first year keeping track of it.

Do you wear compressions during your workout or for recovery?

#choosejoy