Step by step, mile by mile

Eugene, I have been reading your recent blog entries and about the long long long runs that you have been doing, I have been wondering if you feel that there is an optimal distance for training. Have you ever felt that some of your long runs are wasted mileage that might be better replaced with shorter faster runs or even days off or relaxed runs?

When I worked doing an internship during the summer, there was a man there that I worked with that runs 100 mile races, and 100Km races, but even he did not put in the mileage that you are.

I have just been wondering if maybe there is a better way of reaching your ultimate goal...or maybe your ultimate goal is to see how much mileage your body will take before it breaks down.

Don't mean to be negative....just a little worried about you. I don't want to see you do permanent damage to yourself.

I typed out a long response on my phone and it died. Essentially, I've coached myself for about 9 years now. I believe in what I'm doing enough that really no one can deter what I'm going to do. Either one day it'll make sense, or it won't. But I'd rather take the riskier route to realize a full potential than do it safely and risk never reaching it. Good to see you back on the blog. Hope you've been well.