Mile-Run Training

Unlike some people who think they're all that because of their fancy-dancy "computer" and "internet" based training, I happen to actually have a very sophisticated bio-mechanical variable-input/output training system. With this system, I'm going to totally whip you guys.

It's a kind of weighted sled, which I've genetically programmed (you can keep your "HTML" and "C++") to continue increasing in resistance, both physical and emotional, all the way up to (and through) the Mr. Davidson Opening Ceremonies.

In fact, I think only FatherB can match this system.

I'm going to blow my previous Mile Run time out of the water. 'Course, almost anything is better than DNF.

One Step Closer to Being Lapped

Y'know that last post by Goose? The one right below this wherein he casually mentions that he ran a mile in 6 minutes and 21 seconds? We now have more to worry about.

While I've been sweating away most of my bodily fluids in the beautifully suburban California desert valleys trying desperately to accomplish my very reasonable workouts, Goose -- ever supportive of my efforts -- has been quietly trouncing my times. Observe the following:

1) We get our workouts from the same place -- a Runners' World online calculator called SmartCoach.
2) I've been running 20 miles a week since May, so I'm kinda in shape. The calculator takes this info plus your age, your last race time, and a few other bits of data to design a workout plan.
3) My last hard workout: 7mi with 3 x 1600m @ 6:45 with 800m jogs in between -- I almost died
4) Goose's last workout: 7mi with 3 x 1600m @ 6:37 with 800m jogs in between

So what, right? Eight seconds? Sure, the first mile, no problem. But do that three times? In a row? Good luck.

I'm am now officially very worried about the one event I thought I had a chance in.

I guess it's back to the dictionary for spelling bee practice.