A clydesdale no more!

Planned to take it very easy this morning but I felt too good. I felt a lot more comfortable and smooth than I have in quite awhile. Felt like I was holding back and running comfortably.  One week from right now I will be making my way to the starting line of the Boston marathon.  Starting to get a little excited.

Total Time: 44:05 (7:21/mile)

Avg HR: 150 

Pfitzinger's "dress rehearsal" was on the schedule today.  It was a little cool and windy which is the weather that I expect on Monday.  After 3 miles at a relaxed pace, started into the MP miles. I ran Garminless and I was a little uncertain how well I would hit the pace.  Mile 1 was 6:56 and mile 2 was 6:57 and I felt very comfortable.  It was slightly downhill but was into the wind so I think that the two offset each other.  I am very happy with how well this run went and how well I felt.  I will probably throw in a few more MP miles on Thursday since the race is on Monday.

Total Time: 53:46 (7:41/mile)
 

Easy run.  It is getting cold again.  I really didn't want to break out my winter running clothes again.  Tried out a pair of technical socks in hopes that it would help a few hot spots.  I always thought that running socks were a scam but they felt good and I had no hot spots at all. 

Total Time: 39:21 (7:52/mile)

Avg HR: 149 (a little high for the pace) 

Woke up with a really bad cramp in my right calf.  It has been sore for a few weeks but it suddenly turned into a terrible pain.  I decided that the best way to find out if it is something serious is to go running (not sure if that is smart or not).  Ran the first mile at a comfortable pace then the next 3 miles at marathon pace.  The calf felt fine but it was a lot more work than it should have been.  The past couple have days have been very stressful as I try to get things tied up at work since I will be taking a week off.  I think that the extra effort that todays run took was due to the added stress.  

The predicted weather for Boston on Monday looks awful.  It is going to be cold, rainy and windy (20 mph headwind with gusts to 40 mph).  I guess it will be adventure.

Total Time: 37:37 (7:31/mile)

Avg HR: 162 (way too high) 

No running today.  My calf is still sore so I am giving it a break.  Just got into Boston and the weather looks good so far.  Hopefully the predicted storm will hold off until after Monday.  Heading to Legal Seafood for dinner.  I hate seafood but Amy loves it and can't wait.

Couldn't sleep at all last night. Woke up at 2 a.m. (eastern) and was too anxious to go back to sleep. It was finally light enough at 6 a.m. to go out running. I couldn't find my Garmin (must have forgot to pack it) so I decided to just head out the door and wander around the city. Ended up running along the Charles river bike trail which was pretty cool. The only other people out were the rowing crews in the river and a few groups of East African runners running along the river. Weather was perfect and I was actually over dressed. I wanted to run by Fenway park on the way back but got a little lost so I headed back to the bike trail. Because of the misdirection, I ran a little more than I planned. Mileage is an estimate based on gmap-pedometer. Took a 3 hour nap when I got back to the hotel.

Total Time: 55:00 (7:38/mile)

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