morning - 18.65 Went up to Leeds and then ran up to Anderson Junct. and back through Leeds and home. At first I had a little trouble getting my mind and body into it. After about 5 miles, however, my body started to cooperate a bit. My mind, however, was back and forth throughout the whole run. Sometimes I was really liking it; others, I just wanted to stop and be done. Nonetheless, I ran very well, considering. Ave for whole run was at 7:03. With pretty much everything after 5 under 7, except one of the hill miles. A good course that I really like (wish the rest of the club could have made it). I really enjoy the section through Leeds. And the downhill training is good, but the run still has three hard hills on it. (Landreth 327) Good recovery week. Went through all the phases of recovery, I think. First I wanted to get out and run a lot, but my body was too beat up to let me. Then I didn't want to run. Now, I am feeling a bit more energized both in body and mind at the end of the week. Goals for next week: Get back over 100 miles. Keep the foot feeling good. Have a strong hill workout and speed workout. Get back working on stride count. And MOST IMPORTANT in this middle section of the summer, have some fun and run with a smile! |