Structured Fartleks

  We runners know about Fartleks, or speedplay, I like to have a structure to mine...I guess because I'm strange that way. I pick a starting point and run for a prescribed distance @  a desired pace.
   Today it was 1/10th mile @ mile pace (7:15's). I did six of 'em. It could really be called road intervals but I made it play, too. No more Hill reps during this training program!!
  Anyway, it's back to the "dog days" around here. The heat is on and I was out later this morn so I toasted pretty good. I am looking forward to Saturday, it's been nine months since I've been in a race, I have no aspirations! I look forward to seeing some friends, getting back in the feel of a race, and doing a Fast Continuous Run (FCR). Since I have no real base.....no real long runs....very little speed work....and still carrying 4 extra lbs I don't hold out any big dreams of busting 24 this Saturday. I do think I could break 26...I should hope so!?
  I really enjoy training....just a note of encouragement to all you young'uns out there; the older body still responds to training. Just take care to not get overweight guys(reduces testosterone), so 44:27 in time today, 99 degree heat index...I'm alive!! Peace!