SHMT Day 2

Day two of our half-marathon training: four miles and four "GP," meaning we increase our leg speed (take shorter steps) over about 100 yards, until we're breathing hard, and hold that pace for 10 to 20 yards, and walk to recover.

Still dark at 5:30am, and there were clear skies over the scattered clouds, but more clouds moved in as we ran. No rain yet, but it's not far off. I think our nice weather's at an end.

The run was fine; a hair over 10-minute miles. That'll improve some with more training, but we are working on endurance here, primarily, and not speed. (Do I want to get a little faster? Yes, please. I'd love to shave a minute or so off my average time for a mile.)

We felt a little silly quick-stepping down the track, but it does get you working harder! By the last iteration, I could feel a difference in the way my legs felt. And yes, as the training guide pointed out, it is a change of pace (so to speak).