speed

Returning to the track Tuesday on a nice evening, mid 70ºs, calm to light winds.   I wanted to work on speed with the idea of a possible 200m race soon, but I don't think this coming weekend I'll be ready after just one more workout.

Hoka trainers on 

stretches 

3 x 100m strides 

stretches, drills, bands, massage 

200m crouch start from the line - 27.50 

Puma spikes on  

2 x block starts 

50m from blocks - 6.63 

155m from blocks - 19.82 

50m from blocks - 6.62 

155m from blocks - 19.82 

50m from blocks - 6.80

Hoka trainers on 4 x 100m  on turf w/30 sec rest - 14.9 - 15.3

I had intended to run 150s from blocks and was disappointed at the time, until I realized that I was really running 155m.  So, the 150s would really have been somewhere around 19.17.   This time would be about a 25.8ish pace... not really where I want to be.  I really need to be 19 flat or less if I want to confidently run in the 25s.  Weird that my times were so consistent.  I put the trainers back on and  finished with a short tempo set of 100ms with an emphasis on form. 

I'll probably wait a week before I try a 200m.   I hate to miss next week's meet after looking at who is showing up.  This meet is crazy... World Champion Steven Gardiner is on the list to run the 400 (43.45) and 200 (19.75).  African record holder and 60m World Champion Murielle Ahoure (10.78) in the 100m, Erik Kinard in the high jump, and a host of other pros including Shakima Wimbly, Jessica Beard, Mirolake Akinosun...

...But, I'd hate to drive 5 hrs and run a 26 in the 200m.  I think I need more training, some resistance work, and speed.  So, I'll probably wait til the Aug 8 meet.    Since I didn't do much Sunday and Monday, I might be sore tomorrow.  Probably swim and do resistance work tomorrow.

141.8 lbs after workout.