45 minutes aquajogging and 15 mins running. Starting tommorrow, I begin an official build up to mileage. I will begin at 10 mins for three days, then increase to 15 mins for three days, then 20 mins for three days (etc...) until I hit 30 mins. After that I will make some larger increases, assuming I am pain free. Of course, I will be utilizing the elliptical and pool to supplement my lack of longer running. I will probably be using the pool all summer (even if it is just one or two days a week), to really ease myself back into the swing of things. A year ago, I would have been worried about my current situation. Seeing as I had to make the team, I needed to be fit by the end of August. Now, the goal is to be at peak shape in mid-November. Not that I plan on being out of shape come beginning of XC season, but the ultimate goal is to be most fit when it really counts (Nationals timeframe). Furthermore, I was dead by mid October (just after pre-nats) last season, so I think that my delayed start will put me in the correct timeframe for peaking. July will be used to get back to consistent, aerobic running, while August will be used to prepare myself for the rigorous workouts we do in XC. Muscularly, I need to be ready for those beast workouts. I am really excited! My comeback is forming!
*Oh...really rootin' for my boys Vaughn and Pifer tonight!!! I really hope one of them makes the Olympic team in the 5k!!! | 