I'd hoped to get some mileage in yesterday, but ended up sleeping in a bit and then found there wasn't enough time before leaving for a family activity. I didn't feel too bad about that as I've put in a lot of miles the last two weeks. My legs felt great after Saturday's long run and I was able to keep going all day without any noticeable problems. This morning I was having some bowel discomfort which caused me to stop and walk a time or two, but other than that I felt pretty good. As Laureen has been recovering from some illness and injuries, we're planning a long run for Saturday (which will mean I'll have to miss the race). I've got to take my daughter up to Midvale that morning at 8:30 so we're planning to start well before dawn. I'm planning to have at least twenty-five miles by then, so this drop-back week should still give me around forty-five. Next week I'm planning another big mileage week. Even though I was happy with how I felt on Saturday's long run, I want to be ready to go farther and faster by the time SGM rolls around. I haven't checked my weight for a week or so, but my resting HR has dropped down to the low 40's, high 30's which is where it usually is when I'm close to being in top shape. If I keep my mileage up without injury and get my weight down to 145 or so, I'll feel like I'm about ready for St. George. | 