A clydesdale no more!

No running today. I got hit with the flu last night and was too wiped out this morning. Should be back back at it tomorrow. This is my last week of "just running" before Boston training starts next week.

Still not feeling well and only got a few hours sleep last night. I had a hard time concentrating while I was working so I thought running a few miles would help clear my head. Had a pretty bad side stitch for the first 2 miles but once my diaphragm warmed up and I could breathe normally again it went away. Energy level is still low and my heart rate was a little high for the relaxed pace.

Avg HR = 148

Total Time = 49:20 (8:13/mile)

Having a really hard time getting myself to get out the door to run. Don't know if it is due to the cold temperatures, getting over the flu or just getting bored. Finally got myself out the door and decided to run at marathon pace. First mile was slow (uphill and warming up) but the other miles were at a pretty good pace. Actually felt good and ran very relaxed. I started to feel fatigued a couple of times but was able to snap out of it.

Avg HR = 160

Total Time = 56:28 (7:03/mile)

Once again, it seemed to take more work for me to get out the door than the actual run. I took my MP3 player with me hoping that it would help liven things up. To keep things interesting, I decided to run up Eagleridge Drive to Lofty Lane (600 ft elevation gain over 1.25 miles - 9% grade). Half way up the hill "Run to the Hills" came on my MP3 player which I found kind of funny. It was a good, hard workout.

Total Time = 1:18:39 (7:52/mile)

Felt very good today. It was a few degrees warmer. The cold has been a bigger factor in my lack of motivation than I thought. Pushed the pace for a couple of miles and it felt very comfortable and relaxed.

Avg HR = 157

Total Time = 53:26 (7:19/mile)

I'm embarrassed to say that I took today off. I haven't missed a Saturday run in almost 2 years. I decided that since my training schedule for Boston starts on Monday, that this will be the last chance that I have for a break.