Yazzo’s - 5
I had a cancellation this morning, because of the icy conditions. Seattle was hit with a little snow. People tend to cancel and take their time getting to work on days like today. I hit the gym with my playlist from Michelle (some sort of rap stuff with Prince, Christina Aguilara and Justin Timberlake). My goal was to do 6 Yazzo’s (800 meter repeats). I tried doing them at 8.6 (6:58 pace). I think this was too fast because I pooped out and only got 5. I had to slow down to 8.5 (7:03 pace). I want to be able to complete the workout, so next time I won’t be so ambitious with the pace. Maybe then I’ll get 6.
Workout:
- Type: Run
- Date: 01/15/2008
- Time: 06:15:00
- Total Time: 00:41:00.00
- Average Heart rate: 160
- Max Heart rate: 186
- Calories: 455
- Distance: 5 miles
- Average Pace: 8:11.8/mile
Although I got a late start, I’ve been a serious runner since 1994. I ran my first marathon in 1995 on my 30th Birthday. It’s been my goal to run the Boston Marathon since then. I missed qualifying by 12 minutes that year. I needed to run 3:40 and ran 3:52. Running in the most prestigious marathon, is the ultimate for most runners. The fact that you have to qualify, only fueled my competitive juices.
Over the next 9 years I ran 6 more marathons. I love running so much that I became a 
