11 JAN: Low Intensity Intervals

I can't speak highly enough of this training modality. I see rapid changes in my calves. My hips and hip flexors are getting looser. My sprinting stride is getting longer. My speed and stamina are both improving. I've lost 7 pounds since 1 January.

10 rounds of 2 minutes of walking, 30 seconds all-out sprint.

When I first started running these a m onth ago, it was more like a 30 second jog. Now, I am able to hold darn near top speed for the full 30 seconds. I stopped after 10 rounds because my dog was crapping out and falling too far behind. Next time I'll run without Kodi.

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