Relentless

AM - 10 Middleton w/ some extensions. I think I slept through half of this run. A little sore from last week still. (Stratus Bee 304.55)

AM - 7 2xAC and some laps. Really weird sleeping in. I don't feel too fresh yet. (Cumulus white 312.15

afternoon - 6 Foremaster. Nice easy run with most of the Varsity boys. I guess I'll cut a mile somewhere this week because I really don't want to be going over the planned 75. (Landreth 474.35)

AM -15 Big Workout #3. 5 mile warm, 4x4 min. CV, 5+ cooldown. The Circle of Trust bid a not so fond adieu to the Dixie Center Trail (for now) with a heartfelt workout of 4 minute intervals at 5:20 pace. Felt a little sluggish today, but still hit my times right on or up to 5 seconds under. So I guess that is a real good sign. I know I am in great shape, I just need to let the calm of this taper set in and get the soreness, tightness, and sluggishness out. (Landreth black 155.3)

evening - 1 Homecoming Parade. Kind of a cheesy mile, I know, but we were out running and it was a lot of fun. So I am counting it.

AM - 7 2xAC with some laps. Legs were crap this morning. I did 2 long sessions of the foam roller last night and tried to work out some crap and tightness, but it is still around. I think we will be spending some quality time together for the next week. (Stratus Bee 311.55)

evening - 7 Ran out to the grocery to grab some apples for one of the girls' homework and then did 3 miles barefoot on the grass at the Washington ball fields. It made for more miles than I needed today, but I wanted/needed the grass. So I will just grab 1 extra tomorrow morning and be done for the day w/ no afternoon. (Cumulus blue 399.4)

AM - 7 AC and then The Beast, Austin, and I ran the proposed PVXC home course.  I think it is a solid course with what we have to work with - maybe a little twisty and overlapping, but we don't have much room to work with.  (Stratus red 

morning - 15 Big Workout #2 15 miles of progression out in Santa Clara. Met up with Clyde and Logan and ran around a little. Then as Logan raced, Clyde and I hit a few more. We missed the finish since those boys were so dang fast, so then we went out toward Kayenta and slowly got into our progression. Took it down to 6:30 and then brought it back with 4 or so 6:00's. Have the usual taper aches. Hips are acting up and tightness in the quads and hammies. (Landreth black 170.3)

Week was okay. It was really weird to hit just 75. Almost had to hold myself back numerous times on runs and doubles (or lack there of). Through this very long training process, running 100-130's has just made it such a huge part of my lifestyle that this change has played with my mind and body a little. I think I have been a little more cranky and tired because I am not giving my body what it is programmed to do.

This week's goals: Here we go! This is the week. Just stay healthy - I couldn't do any more humanly possible to get ready for this race (at my level) than I already have. I haven't missed any workouts since I was sick clear back before SLC; I hammered through the winter to get myself ready to do enormous mileage early this summer; then The Circle of Trust pushed the workouts to a new level for the last three intense months. I am totally prepared, anxious, amped, and nervous. I think it might be a long week at school as I try to stay focused on doing my job and not just drifiting off into the marathon haze. Luckily I have a few things to keep me busy. Anniversary this week (9 years and Al hasn't left me yet; although she might after this training phase) and a big meet up at Cedar on Friday where both the boys and girls need to make statements. Well... whatever happens happens, I can't do any more. I'll just go out there and give it my very best and be pleased with where it sets me.