Mauri's Training

Went to the gym today after work to run on the TM.  Ended up running 9 miles.  After the first 4 I went to get a drink of water.  When I came back Marlin was talking to another runner there that I had been running next to.  He's an older gentleman and does well. I'd like to ask how old he is becuase I know he's in his 70's.  When I talked to him in the past he talked about running 5-6 miles pretty much every day.  I'm always impressed by him.  Once we were all done talking I ended up running another 5 miles.  I put in an extra mile because I'd stopped.  One of these days I'll start running outside again.  It was to windy today.  I called the Parks & Rec Center down by the river and learned they have lockers you can rent. I want to get one to have someplace to change after work and when I run the river. 

What a day on the TM.  I wasn't sure if I'd be able to finish my intervals.  I was just tired. Ran 6x1200 w/400 recovery. 1 mile warmup @ 9:13.  7:53 (145 HR) - 7:43 (168) - 7:40 (170) - 7:19 (174) - 7:35 (180) - 7:53 (175).  Finished with a .50 miles in Zone 2 to cool down. 

 I was not sure if I could do the last set because I was pretty tired. I'd worked an hour late today, but, I'm sure that wasn't it.  And, I ate a banana on m way to the gym and wouldn't think that'd be it either.  It was just one of those days.  I did some leg and arm weights after I'd finished.  Went home and stretched some. 

One of these days I'll run outside. Thought it would be today but the wind was blowing and getting worse.  Hard to believe it ended up snowning awhile ago.  Just ran in a Zone 2 today.  Kept pace around 9 min mile. I was alittle tired today after yesterday.  But not as bad as I thought I'd be. Average HR 157.

Ran at the gym this afternoon - tempo run.  Sure wish it hadn't snowed!!!  It took a couple of miles to get my HR up.  Finally had to take it to a 7:53 pace to get into Zone 3.  I was happy about that!  I was glad I was strong enough and had my breathing down to do it.  Just had time today to run 8 miles.  Cooled down and had to leave for the day. 

Ran at the gym after work. Left work at 1:30 to avoid overtime so I was able to run and get a few errands done. I plan on working tomorrow so I was glad to get a few things done today. The run was alright. Alittle tired at different times durning the run. But, kept it in Zone 2. I gave up the last mile to stretch and do some core work. I plan on running tomorrow after work and then take Sunday off.

Pretty good run for a long run today.  Ran 12 miles wearing new compression shorts Marlin got me.  Very nice!