Of Mice and Marathons

Treadmill at hotel - 5 miles, averaged 7:53

I think this is my second time on a treadmill. They are workable but I couldn't be on one all the time (I guess everyone says that). I played with the speeds a bit to clear out my cold.

After 2 days off, a few weeks of base building, and some time spent with my girlfriend Megan, it's time to get down to business. 16 weeks to Carmel and 20 to Sugarloaf. Need to get my weight down. Increased mileage and back to doubles several days a week should take care of that.

10.25 miles, averaged 7:25 w/ 4.25 @ half marathon effort to a touch faster. Warmed up 2 miles, then started a AT tempo but decided to drop the pace a bit after the first few hundredths, so the first mile was slow, but sensible. Second mile was icy/snowy/twisty. 6:44, 6:51, 6:35, 6:29, 1:38.5 (6:28) average 6:39/40. A bit slow due to the second mile, but I feel okay about the last 2.25 given that my throat pretty much hates me right now.

I think this my first sub-20 degree tightless run. I am trying to learn Joe's toughness, and given that I have more insulation this shouldn't be a problem, but I think I find my tight-wearing threshold (sunny, 20, and calm).

North side - 7.25 miles easy, averaged 8:29

Not feeling much better today, but the easy run felt quite good.

Vinton Woods - 8.2 miles, averaged 8:33

Not a great week to start 2013, but I'm giving this bug some more time. I can't tell if the running is helping or hurting, but breathing after an easy run is a bit uncomfortable. Should be back into 60ish miles this week to start building things back up. Back to my regular schedule for work and school will help.