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I did speed work with Northport Running Club last night
And I'm in love 
What an amazing, welcoming group of people.
It was a lot of fun, believe it or not. I was expecting to be in misery, and embarassed at how slow I am, but it was such an uplifting experience.
Everyone was really helpful and encouraging. There was this old guy there - in his 70's - maybe late 70's... who latched onto me and paced me...
Yes, I had to work hard at keeping up with a guy pushing 80 
One woman commented on how slow she was. She used me as the frame of reference, saying "Well, I'm REALLY slow.... I'm even slower than YOU!" 
Despite the fact that I'm a snail, I loved it.
Tuesdays at 6:30 at Northport HS track. I am going to join the club next week 
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Re: I did speed work with Northport Running Club last night
Just curious .. what do you consider slow? Thats awesome that you enjoyed it!!! I wish I lived closer!!!
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Just curious .. what do you consider slow? Thats awesome that you enjoyed it!!! I wish I lived closer!!!
Well, they give you goals to run around the track in a certain time - 1 and a half lap should take 2:55-2:20, and 1 time around the track should be 1:40-88
I personally did closer to 3 minutes for the lap and a half until the old guy subtly sidled next to me and paced me. Then I sped up.... for the one lap around, he kept me at around 1:40, but a few times I fell behind.
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I can't even imagine running that pace - I have a LONG way to go!
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Re: I did speed work with Northport Running Club last night
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Posted by IAMMRSBROWN
Just curious .. what do you consider slow? Thats awesome that you enjoyed it!!! I wish I lived closer!!!
Well, they give you goals to run around the track in a certain time - 1 and a half lap should take 2:55-2:20, and 1 time around the track should be 1:40-88
I personally did closer to 3 minutes for the lap and a half until the old guy subtly sidled next to me and paced me. Then I sped up.... for the one lap around, he kept me at around 1:40, but a few times I fell behind.
That is CRAZY fast! Thats like 5.6 min miles right??
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Posted by lipglossjunky73
Posted by IAMMRSBROWN
Just curious .. what do you consider slow? Thats awesome that you enjoyed it!!! I wish I lived closer!!!
Well, they give you goals to run around the track in a certain time - 1 and a half lap should take 2:55-2:20, and 1 time around the track should be 1:40-88
I personally did closer to 3 minutes for the lap and a half until the old guy subtly sidled next to me and paced me. Then I sped up.... for the one lap around, he kept me at around 1:40, but a few times I fell behind.
That is CRAZY fast! Thats like 5.6 min miles right??
According to my garmin, at my fastest I was doing a 6.30-7 min mile. Nothing that insane. And it was for a very short distance. I couldn't keep it up for that long.
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Re: I did speed work with Northport Running Club last night
Posted by lipglossjunky73
Posted by IAMMRSBROWN
Posted by lipglossjunky73
Posted by IAMMRSBROWN
Just curious .. what do you consider slow? Thats awesome that you enjoyed it!!! I wish I lived closer!!!
Well, they give you goals to run around the track in a certain time - 1 and a half lap should take 2:55-2:20, and 1 time around the track should be 1:40-88
I personally did closer to 3 minutes for the lap and a half until the old guy subtly sidled next to me and paced me. Then I sped up.... for the one lap around, he kept me at around 1:40, but a few times I fell behind.
That is CRAZY fast! Thats like 5.6 min miles right??
According to my garmin, at my fastest I was doing a 6.30-7 min mile. Nothing that insane. And it was for a very short distance. I couldn't keep it up for that long.
SLOW! I'm sorry but I can't help but laugh!! I was thinking about going next week but after finding out you are the "slowest" person in the group- I don't want to embarrass myself, lol. How bout we start a running group for us people who are actually slow like me... 9+ min mile people 
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I actually started slowing down to around that pace, but the old dude kept pushing me. I think i averaged for the most part at 8.30... Really - you can do it!
The reason why I am the slowest right now, is because I am new. They all have been doing this training and getting faster as a result. If I let the fact that I couldn't do something hold me back, I would NEVER do anything I am the queen of mediocrity. But I believe in doing something to push me out of my comfort zone!!!!
Come do it with me next week!!!! I'll be there!
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Re: I did speed work with Northport Running Club last night
Or the 11 min/mls
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Re: I did speed work with Northport Running Club last night
Posted by IAMMRSBROWN
Or the 11 min/mls
Oh that's totally what I meant, I'm a 9min mile on the very best days. On average 10 or 11 which Im totally fine with 
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Re: I did speed work with Northport Running Club last night
glad you like it. Once you join they have a FB page too. I can't wait to get back. In the winter they move them to St Anthony's indoor track.
Are you ready for the hill workouts now?
I went to HS with the president (although h was 3 years older)...he is exactly the same.
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Re: I did speed work with Northport Running Club last night
Congrats Liza - those are great times!
For people who say they could never run that fast - YES - you definitely can. This is speed work. It is not like you are running an entire mile - you are just running one lap - it is a sprint - you will be going faster than 11 minutes per mile and you will see that you will get faster with time.
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Re: I did speed work with Northport Running Club last night
Posted by CAMCaps
Congrats Liza - those are great times!
For people who say they could never run that fast - YES - you definitely can. This is speed work. It is not like you are running an entire mile - you are just running one lap - it is a sprint - you will be going faster than 11 minutes per mile and you will see that you will get faster with time.
So true! For the ladies who said they run between a 9 and 11 minute mile, I run between a 9 and a 10 and I can bust out 7 minute mile pace for a couple of minutes. It is doable!!!
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Re: I did speed work with Northport Running Club last night
Posted by Lucky
Posted by CAMCaps
Congrats Liza - those are great times!
For people who say they could never run that fast - YES - you definitely can. This is speed work. It is not like you are running an entire mile - you are just running one lap - it is a sprint - you will be going faster than 11 minutes per mile and you will see that you will get faster with time.
So true! For the ladies who said they run between a 9 and 11 minute mile, I run between a 9 and a 10 and I can bust out 7 minute mile pace for a couple of minutes. It is doable!!!
Good to know, thanks for the info ladies 
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Re: I did speed work with Northport Running Club last night
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Posted by Lucky
Posted by CAMCaps
Congrats Liza - those are great times!
For people who say they could never run that fast - YES - you definitely can. This is speed work. It is not like you are running an entire mile - you are just running one lap - it is a sprint - you will be going faster than 11 minutes per mile and you will see that you will get faster with time.
So true! For the ladies who said they run between a 9 and 11 minute mile, I run between a 9 and a 10 and I can bust out 7 minute mile pace for a couple of minutes. It is doable!!!
Good to know, thanks for the info ladies
Im going to see how fast I can run a lap and I'll report back on Monday :)
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Re: I did speed work with Northport Running Club last night
Posted by Lucky
Posted by CAMCaps
Congrats Liza - those are great times!
For people who say they could never run that fast - YES - you definitely can. This is speed work. It is not like you are running an entire mile - you are just running one lap - it is a sprint - you will be going faster than 11 minutes per mile and you will see that you will get faster with time.
So true! For the ladies who said they run between a 9 and 11 minute mile, I run between a 9 and a 10 and I can bust out 7 minute mile pace for a couple of minutes. It is doable!!!
Yeah, true. I mostly do my training on the treadmill so I know it's not the same. I set my speed normally around 6.5 mph, however if I'm doing speedwork I will do sprints on there around 8.5 mph & be able to maintain it for 2 minutes, then I slow back down to my regular jogging pace or walk if I have to. Doing this over & over has definitely helped me get faster & has improved my endurance & fitness in general. Even though it's so exhausting!
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