This is going to be a quick post because I am feeling under the weather AGAIN! (I have pretty much been sick every month since school started—not cool!)

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Since the snow has melted, Mondays have become the days I head to the track for a speed workout. I think it works out well because I am coming off a day of complete rest.

And speaking of rest days, I truly believe my one-day-a-week of complete rest (no cross training) has helped me stay (pretty much) injury-free and prevented me from becoming too fatigued—even while running 50 miles a week.

Today’s ladder workout:

2 mile warm-up

400 meters (1:45)

800 meters (3:33)

1200 meters (5:21)

1600 meters (7:17)

1200 meters (5:23)

800 meters (3:31)

400 meters (1:36)

2 mile cool-down

Total: 8 miles

I like this workout because the distance keeps changing, so I don’t zone out from running the same distance over and over; it keeps me alert and focused on what I need to accomplish.

I was pleased with how this workout went. Last night I was still feeling the effects from my long run on Saturday, but a good night of sleep gave my legs the boost of energy they needed this morning.

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I’m off to bed to try to kick this cold before it gets the best of me!