I really don't like speed work. I'm just going to go ahead and throw that out there now.
When training using the Galloway method runners follow a non-traditional schedule of only 3 running days a week. On non-running days runners either cross-train, do an easy walk or take a recovery day. Those three running workouts consist of two 30-45 minutes runs which can be straight runs or can take the form of optional speed and/or hill work workouts and the cornerstone of marathon training, the long run.
Today was an optional speed work day so that's what I did. Mile and a half warm-up followed by four acceleration glider drills and then my personal favorite mile repeats (insert sarcastic tone). I'm really optimistic that these workouts will be worth it. In my first two training seasons I didn't really incorporate speed work into my training. The first time I was in no shape to do so and last year I battled constant injuries that didn't allow me to go above and beyond.
It's not fun but its gotta get done.
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