I only run on days that end in a "y."

Met Dan at Barton Springs for an 8 mile easy run on the town lake trail.  Finished with a quick dpi in the pool, though it doesn't feel warm enough anymore to warrant the plunge.  Nice way to wake up, though. No watch (on purpose) so no splits.  Just enjoying the run and company.

6 @ lunchtime around the soft trail loop.  Hot and sunny - above 90 for sure.  Started really slowly with overall pace of 8:04.

AM:  Today's run was a bit tougher than it ought to have been, but I think between the warm temps (again) and my legs not fully recovered from Saturday added to it. I could tell around mile 8 my legs were fatigued.  I seemed to be somewhat dehydrated as well.  I hit my water stop twice at mile 3 and 10 (dentist office with a garden hose) and at the middle of the run I found a sprinkler at a hotel that was on.  I was able to cup my hands and get a sufficient amount of water.

Anyway, the intent was a to run somewhat of a progression run and I think I accomplished that. 1.25 @ 8:37, 7:57, 7:33, 7:34, 7:20, 7:30, 7:19, 6:54, 7:09, 7:03, 6:59, 6:48, 6:30.

 I came across a chapter in Run Strong by Kevin Beck.  The book consists of several chapters of various subjects related to running and each chapter is written by a different author.  This particular chapter was about training and written by Joe Rubio.  I finally found someone to validate what I have found to be true through my own training.  Namely, there really isn't that much difference in training between someone training for a mile or someone training for a marathon.  Specifically, all phases of training need to be addressed in order to improve all facets of conditioning - long runs, progressive runs, intervals, and mileage.  Leave any one of these out you will never reach your full potential.  

The chapter is available on google books and well worth reading! 

http://books.google.com/books?id=LzVKfxoMvcsC&pg=PA41&source=gbs_toc_r&cad=4#v=onepage&q&f=false

 PM:  5.75 moderate miles on the indoor track (I did not feel like baking outside again!)

Whoop!

Boston Athletic Association

Dear David:

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This morning's workout was tough.  I probably started out too fast but was able to maintain the intensity throughout which took a lot of mental toughness.  7 and 8 were a mental grind - fortunately I fell in with the group of 4 that I had been running ahead of and alone.  Running with the small group helped a lot to get through the last 2.  Didn't sleep well and coming down with something to boot.  Our coach told me to do 6 repeats when I told him how fast I was running them, but I wanted to push myself and completed all 8.  Big time "Dead :Legs" on the easy run back to the car.

Warm up from Barton Springs to the group, and then to Austin High track.  

4.55 miles with A/P of 8:40.

8 x 1000m with 200m active recovery in between (about 2 minutes with some time to get a drink)

1 x 1000m @ 3:37 (5:48 pace)

1 x 1000m @ 3:36 (5:46 pace)

1 x 1000m @ 3:34 (5:44 pace)

1 x 1000m @ 3:34 (5:44 pace)

1 x 1000m @ 3:37 (5:48 pace)

1 x 1000m @ 3:43 (5:50 pace) 

1 x 1000m @ 3:36 (5:46 pace)

1 x 1000m @ 3:25 (5:28 pace) (sprinted the last 200m)

2 miles cool down @ 7:55 pace.

6 recovery @ 9:00 average pace. Legs are pretty sore.

Got confirmation today!:

Dear David L. Schwalm,

This is to notify you that your entry into the 116th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 16, 2012 has been accepted, provided that the information you submitted is accurate.

A Confirmation of Acceptance card will be mailed to you via US Postal Service mail in October.

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Note that bib numbers will not be distributed on Race Day. Your travel arrangements should take into account picking up your number at the Seaport World Trade Center in South Boston on Friday, April 13 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., or Saturday, April 14 or Sunday, April 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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We look forward to seeing you in April! Best of luck in your training!

Sincerely,

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The plan was to stick to townlake trail to give the legs some relief from the pounding. I was to meet the group at 5:30 but woke up at 5:08. Somehow I made it downtown in time to see them just leaving. I was able to park and get ready and caught up to them by 1.5 miles. I slowed with the group until 4 of us picked it up a bit later. We added the "triangle" a 3 mile loop with some hills and then finished the last 2 back on the trail. Still ran too fast towards the end but it was a good run. Happy with 15 miles.

7:40, 7:45, 8:12, 8:28, 8:12, 7:34, 7:28, 7:16, 7:08, 7:24, 7:05, 6:52, 6:43, 7:07, 6:58, .20 @ 6:18.