Sprinting

On today's run, I was too tired to run a full third lap but had enough time to do a little more running. So, I spent the last few minutes sprinting. I sprinted for two blocks, then walked about a quarter of a block, and sprinted for another two blocks.

These last bursts of sprinting were easier to get through than the sluggish jogging. I was energized. I kicked my legs up high and stomped the ground hard. I felt like I was one of those other runners who I enviously see whizzing past me and hoped that the people in their cars would be impressed with my speed and form and all together awesomeness.

I think these sprints weren't as exhausting because I was using different muscles than when I jog. With the sprints, I use more of my upper legs than the lower part. Now, I kinda understand what people mean when they talk about intervals and how it's a good way to get better and faster and run for longer. I'm planning on ending each morning run now with a little bit of speed.