Pool Running is Fun

AM: 18 mile progession run with the last 6 at marathon effort.

8:10, 8:06, 7:40, 7:30, 7:28, 6:53, 6:53, 6:46, 6:43,

6:20, 6:23, 6:26, 6:14, 5:42, 5:35, 5:44, 5:34, 5:15

Legs were tired this morning. It took a little extra time to get them to warm-up and go. Even on the marathon pace part I felt good then slow then great...typical feelings you get when doing a workout or long run with big mileage. Went a little too fast on that last mile but I felt good so I figured why not. I've got to be careful doing that though because I could crash and burn later on by running harder than the prescribed paces combined with lots of miles. It's a balance.

PM: 50 min pool run + foam rolling

AM: 9 easy

PM: 5 easy+5x10sec hill sprints + standard core routine

The gym is closed at work this week. You may ask what kind of gym closes for an entire week? Well a college gym does the week before classes. I had the pleasure of washing my hair in the sink and cleaning everything else with those wipes they make for babies. I smelt of clean baby this morning and I was surpised at how effective they were in cleaning off sweat.

Run fast not hard:  http://www.runningwritings.com/2012/03/brief-thoughts-are-hard-workouts.html

AM: 2.25 WU 3 x (1600, 800) 2 CD

(5:14, 2:30) (5:04, 2:26) (4:52, 2:25)

started slowly. We were talking and I mentioned that we should probably go faster than 5:20 on our first one and the guys sped up and made it 5:14. Ran that 4:52 and was amazed-fastest split I've ever done in a workout. I then backed off a bit in that last 800. The rest of the guys were 50 meters ahead but I didn't care, no need to destroy my legs anymore at that point. Great workout all the same.

PM: 4 recovery + standard core routine

AM: 9 easy

PM: 5 easy + standard core routine, foam rolling

cooler this morning but ran a little slower since my legs were tired from yesterday. Allergies still annoying of course.

AM: 9 easy. nice and cool

PM: 5 easy + 4x100m speed strides w/ full drill set

AM:  2.5 WU 3200m, 1600m cruise intervals 2.5 CD

10:32, 5:09. Very short workout this morning because we will be doing a long run workout Sunday morning. This is fine for me because my legs still need time to adjust to the higher mileage. I feel pretty decent. Nice and cool today but it's supposed to get hot again by Monday.

PM: 5 easy, foam rolling

AM: 12 easy

PM: 4 easy + standard core routine, foam rolling

decent day. Was pretty dang tired this afternoon and didn't do much today. I can feel my body adapting, however. 105 for the week--great!