1 Mile Time Trail

Fleet Feet Speed Workout Mile Time-Trial. I warmed up for a mile in 9:40, then stretched a bit, then ran .75 miles in 7:02 (9:18 pace). They had 2 groups, one group for over 7:00, one group for under 7:00. I was going to run in the over 7:00 group, but it looked like 3/4th of the people were running in that group, so I decided to go with the under 7:00 group, knowing I'd be bringing up the rear. Got going, first quarter was in 1:34 - a bit fast. Second quarter was in 1:45, and my heart rate was high enough the alarm on the garmin was starting to go off (have it set for 183). Third quarter was in 1:45, and final quarter was in 1:49 as I was starting to run out of gas. My average and max heart rate for the final lap was 186, was definately running on guts. And I was last for the group... but, I did break 7:00, coming in at 6:55, AHR for the mile was 179. The 1:34 first quarter actually felt fairly comfortable, but if I want to hold that pace for a mile, I'll have to work on it some. Next year!