The outdoor track doesn't bother me - maybe that says something about my stride. But I really ran into problem on the 200 meter indoor track - when (hopefully I'm done with it) I run there I will run clockwise before and after.I hear you on pacing, although I've found after a couple times I'm much better at nailing HMP than MP.
How do you feel running that long on the track? Also, at your pace those turns much do some real work on your ankles, legs and hips, do you switch directions?
Yah, that's an interesting workout that maybe I will try next week. Except change the 4:30 to 5:30 and 5:00 to 6:00 :gonk:That's a nice workout. If you can get your mind thinking that MP is a relaxed pace you'll be in good shape. Running near your LT pace will help your body flush out that lacate at higher effort levels which should enable to you keep MP even longer. It does appear that you could handle 6+ of those and this isnt even race conditions with the extra adrenaline.
I recall reading Alberto Salazar used to run mile repeats at 4:30, 5:00, 4:30, etc to help condition himself to thinking that 5min mile was more of a resting pace.
Today's workout was a boost of confidence even though I started way to aggressively....
Thanks
Dave