Track Training #2

Today was my second go at a "miracle mile" - basically just a mile that is run after warming up that is supposed to help predict performance and speed growth. The overall premise behind them is that if you do them consistently then you will be able to accurately predict your pace time for a longer distance run.
So, my first TT (why it's not called an MM I'm not sure...) was 9:35 and I did that 2 weeks ago. Last week I didn't do any because of the race.
My race last week was my fastest mile yet - a 9:20. I was surprised, given my fastest time before that was 9:35.
Today, I was able to hit that 9:20 again so I was really pleased - especially since my legs were very heavy.
Yesterday I did Pilates and Arm Running (literally just standing and going through the movement of running with just your arms while holding light weights). My legs felt pretty good.
Today, my legs felt OK until I went to go run...then my hamstrings tightened up like a cinch.
I kept it easy for my warm up and my mile cooldown after my TT, but really tried to beat my 9:35 - I was shooting for anything lower than 9:35, hoping around 9:30...so when I saw the 9:20 I was pretty excited.
But, 15 seconds in 2 weeks might be a bit too much of an increase. I'm going to just go comfortably next week and see how I come out. The last thing I want to do is increase my pace too fast and risk injury.

In the meantime....tomorrow is X-train, or I may just rest depending on how my hamstrings feel. Saturday is scheduled rest (and my cousins are coming into town from NJ - yeah!). Sunday is my scheduled long day, but since my cousins will be here, I'm going to play it by ear...it may have to wait until the evening, or Monday, or if I'm motivated I may get up really early Sunday...but I'm not counting on it. I'm just gonna see how the weekend goes. So far I've kept spot-on my training schedule and I'm pleased with my efforts. :)
Tough run today, probably the toughest so far (especially with 80% humidity), but I got through and with a nice time under my belt.
I'm looking forward to taking it easy tomorrow!