Doing What I Can

Woke up and caught the last half of the NYC marathon. That got me really inspired, especially after seeing Meb's winning effort. Nothing like watching a marathon to inspire you. I then went out for a 9 mile run, it was actually pretty warm, maybe even 60 degrees, so i was ill advised to wear a hat and gloves, which got super hot mid run. Splits:

1- 7:21.6

2- 7:12.2

3- 7:18.1 (21:51, 7:17 pace)

4- 7:17.7

5- 7:19.8

6- 7:16.0 (43:45, 7:18 pace)

7- 7:16.2

8- 7:20.6

9- 7:41.9

TOTAL-- 1:06:04 (7:20.5 pace)

Overall, I think it is awesome how even my splits were from miles 1-8. The last mile was kind of an anamoly--it was uphill, and I was tired from the heat that I wasnt expecting. Overall though, I wanted this run to be well faster than recovery pace and it was. I like how even everything was.

Was going to take today off, but the weather was so perfect that I couldnt resist an easy 3. 7:20, 7:15, 7:16 are my mile splits. 21:51 overall, for 7:17 pace. Felt nice and relaxed.

13x400 repeats today. Typical week of workouts for a race. Got a 5k this weekend, and I am trying to peak this and next week as my season winds down. Hit all my splits between 1:17-1:20 with equal recovery. Added up the total time and it was 17:00 for 3.25 miles which is around 5:14 pace. Should be a good weekend.

Easy 4.5 miles today in 7:36 pace, finished in 34:11. Should be just beautiful weather for the 5k this weekend. Shooting for sub 17 again.

absolutely gorgeous day today, mid 60s and sunny. Actually kind of warm, felt nice! 4 miles in a little more up-tempo, I wanted to cut my volume this week but keep up some intensity, and today was representative of that i think. splits:

1- 7:05.9

2- 7:16.3 (14:22, 7:11 pace)

3- 7:03.2

4- 6:59.4

TOTAL-- 28:24, 7:06 pace

Overall, it was a good tuneup and everything felt good. Its crazy how after running my mileage days slower the last month or two that 7:00 pace feels a little harder than it used to. I used to do this pace everyday, but to get more mileage I've slowed down and I didnt realize there was such a difference between a 7:45 mile and a 7:00 mile. Interesting stuff. Weather should be perfect this weekend, thinking sub 17 for sure, but shooting for a PR is my A goal for the 5k.

easy 2 pre race systems check today. Getting pumped to run tomorrow, should be ideal weather 54 degrees with light breezes out of the north. Definitely want to PR if its possible.

5k today. Weather was perfect, but i just didnt run that great. Whatever the reason, I just didnt have it this morning. Just had no get up and go. Maybe i am past peak for this year, which is fine, i enjoy racing in general. splits:

1- 5:33.9

2- 6:08.0 (not sure what happened here, really disappointed with this split)

3- 5:48.2

.1- 34.1

Total--18:04

Fun race, great weather, fantastic people, just didnt like my performance. I will cut my mileage even more this week for next weekends 5k. Legs will prolly have more pop on less mileage next week. Also, signed up for my 2nd Living History Farms XC race on the 21st, pretty pumped, its always just a fun race!