track training

First time at track last night after a long sabbatical and I decided to run Yasso 800s. Yasso 800s, named after Bart Yasso, the race services manager at Runner's World, is based off the pace time you can run 800 meters. Whatever that time is will likely be your average marathon time. For example, if you want to run a 3:40 marathon, run your 800s in 3:40.

Training theory is complex when you have to consider all the other variables like pace, pulse, max VO2, lactate threshold, etc. Not to mention the variables you have no control over on race day like weather, injury, etc. Several of my friends have trained using Yasso 800s theory and it has worked for them. I thought it would be good for me to give it a try.

I only did four rotations averaging 3:40-3:45 pace to start. Eventually, I'll build up to 10 800s in the next several months. My next marathon will likely be the Seattle Rock n Roll and I'll try to qualify for Boston then.