Yesterday’s workout: Ignoring my plans
Today’s workout: 4×4 hill intervals (translation: 4 minutes of suffering, 4 minutes of questioning life choices) in the Norwegian mountains. Achievements:
- 200m elevation gain
- Max heart rate: 175 (aka “why am I doing this” zone)
- Legs currently protesting via text message
Next up: Oslo 10K this Saturday! Goals:
- Finish in under 1 hour (aka “ultra-recreational” pace)
- Smile for the finish line photo (optional)
- Celebrate run with butter chicken and cold drinks (the real motivation)
This race represents more than just another finish line—it’s a chance to measure progress. The hill intervals in the mountains pushed me hard, but they also revealed glimpses of strength I didn’t know I had. Now, the 10K will show where I truly stand.
A sub-60 finish would confirm the training is working. Anything slower? Just proof that the journey has room to grow. Either way, the real victory is in the effort—and, of course, the well-earned curry afterward.