Fly on the Wall

17 miles.  Miles 11 to 15 were faster but not at goal pace.  My average pace for those miles was 6:59 with 156 bpm, DOWNHILL.  Some runs make me feel fast and powerful, some I just finish because I'm not smart enough to quit.  Maybe it was not quite that bad but I sure was not on my game.  And it was cold.

By new year's day I felt good and thought I was completely over what ever cold-like aliment I had last week.  But the goop came back on Friday.  I had 2 planned rest days and took them on Friday and Saturday.  Sunday I once again didn't feel good but didn't feel that bad.  I slept late, got up and ate, took a nap, then decided I was good enough to run.  After my run I was worn out and took another nap.   I think I compounded my woes by getting dehydrated.  I felt a lot better after a big dinner and drinking a bunch...

I'm feeling better again but decided to just put in some EZ miles and then try to pick it back up tomorrow (will the weather cooperate?).

I left my desk a bit late and ended up running the 1st mile at quick clip in order to catch my running mates.  It felt good. 

1.5 mile warm up.

2 x .75 mile at 6:11(9.7mph) w/ .25 mile recovery.

6 x 200meters at 6:11 w/ 50meter recovery.

2 x .75 mile at 6:11 w/ .25 recovery.

1 mile cooldown.

I wanted to do speed work but it's been snowing all day and the roads and trails are not amenable to running fast.  Durring January our gym at work is open to non-members, so I took advantage and ran on a dreadmill today. 

I'm still not feeling 100%.  I'm getting sick and tired of feeling a bit sick and tired.  Not terrible, but not great. 

Lots of slushy snow but a gorgeous day!  

1.75 warm up.

2.5 not at pace but under 7:00.  Legs tired from yesterdays speedwork.

2 cool down.

Still not feeling 100%.  I've decided I don't like this training program's intervals followed by 2 days of pace runs, which makes 3 speed workouts without a rest/recovery day.  At this point I'm switching gears a bit and  focusing on recovery so that hopefully I will feel strong for Painter's. 

No watch, no gps, no heart rate monitor.... about 4 EZ miles but I don't feel rejuvinated.  

6 EZ miles w/ 6 strides.  I ran up City Creek and it was absolutely gorgeous, a winter wonderland.  All that beauty provided motivation and the run went well. 

I awoke this morning with the same swollen uvula but now I also have swelling around my eyes.  It's not puffy redness but fluid that makes my skin sag.  I'm thinking about trying out for a part in a horror movie.  I wish I knew what the deal is.  I'd think allergies but the whole time my sinuses have been clear.  Hmmmm...

10 miles.  The miles came easier today.  I think I'm on the mend.  At least I sure hope so.  Ran downtown and then up City Creek.   I pushed the pace just a bit during the second third of the run or so, including mile 8 @ 6:38, 155 bpm.  Don't be impressed that mile was very much downhill.  Tomorrow is a rest day and hopefully I will feel more back to normal.  I shall see.