Intervals

I devised a new way of doing 200-meter intervals this morning, and applied it this afternoon. First, I jogged about half a mile to a part of the 47th Street Loop, familiar to veterans of the Levy Series, that runs along the street perpendicular to the T-Shirt Shop. Then I walked off 200 meters, which probably is accurate to within 10 percent, though I think a bit long. I estimate a 10-20 foot elevation change, and started with a downhill circa 200, then ran it the other way, trying to stick to an 8-minute-a-mile pace. I did eight, with one-minute intervals, in 56.5, 61.9, 56.8, 60.1, 54.3, 58.9, 54.5, and 58.0.

It was work, but not nearly exhausting. I might alter the route a bit next time, to avoid turns west (downhill) or south (uphill) past five miniature dogs screaming like imprisoned school children.

The office pool standings were posted today. I'm assuming my math was incorrect, but, of course, will recount if one of the Levy contenders is close to victory or the money come two weeks from today.

Pam is in an eight-way tie for seventh with 46 points. If she gets all of her Final Four in, and North Carolina wins, she will win. Jo will likely finish in the money if Wisconsin wins, and still has a chance for victory. Samantha is out, I think. So am I, unless I have a nearly perfect finish the next two weekends.