tempo

So I let myself sleep in this morning.

I was tired and woke up after 8. The run for today was 11 miles, 6 at tempo. I half though if it's really hot, I'll do about 4 outside and hit the treadmill for the tempo run. I hate the treadmill. It wasn't THAT bad out so I decided to do my whole run outside. I'm glad I did though it was tough. My heart rate was up close to 180. I averaged 8:22 pace on my tempo run. I would have liked a bit faster, but considering the conditions, I think that's fine. My whole run was under 9 minute pace. 

This is a tough week, 54 miles. I have 20 to do on Friday.

say it with me RECOVERY

This morning, I got up later than I wanted to. I was cranky. I headed out for my 6 mile recovery run with 6x100 strides. The striders always seem to make me feel a bit better. And I am still really feeling my 18 mile hill fest.

The weather is suppose to be hot again this week. I'm switching things around on the plan and am doing 11 miles tomorrow, 6 at tempo. I fear it will be on the treadmill due to the heat.

It's a 54 miles week, highest milage yet.

The 50 mile week

Today, I finished my 50 mile week with an 18 mile run. Luckily, it has not been as hot the last few days. It has, however, been pretty humid. Since the NYC half marathon was today, I decided to go on a different run than usual. I also decided it would be a good idea to do a pretty hilly run. I dont know why I thought this was a good idea.

I ran straight up Broadway, into the Bronx, right to the edge of westchester. I also ran part of the XC course while in the Bronx to get my miles up.

Over all, it was a pretty good run. I think the hills are good even if they are tough. They always make me stronger. The last few miles, I was really ready to be done. My ice bath felt great. Initially I thought I'd be sore but I'm not, just tired.

Next week should be interesting. I jump up to 54 miles and have a 20 miler. I think I'm ready, I'm just going to be tired.

7 at 8

This has been a high milage week, highest so far. This morning I went out for 7 miles with 6x100 striders. Loren came with me. We ran into an old running team mate of hers on the trail. 

It started sluggish but then I worked my way into it. Loren did the striders with me then headed home. It's been nice to run with her.

I had PT yesterday and got worked. My knee feels a bit tweekey today though I think it'll be ok. I just have to do my work tonight and it'll be fine.

Tomorrow, 18 miles waits for me.

High milage

Last night I did 11 miles. I have been doing most of my running in the AM but it was pouring. I went and started in Central park, I wanted to get some hills. I ran into Loren riding home so we made a plan. I ran home and she rode. I met her ready to run and we ran to the track together. She did the track work out and I kept going up to the little red lighthouse under the GWB and ran back to the track. She was on her last mile repeat when I got there, so I ran a bit on the track then we ran home together. It was really nice.

I did 25 miles over 3 days. That's a lot for me, I'm a bit tired.

easy

Today was an easy recovery day. 4 miles. Luckily we got some storms last night that cooled things off. It was still really humid. 

I have an 11 miler tomorrow and it looks like it's going to rain all day.

week 6 in the books

4 mile recovery run done at 7:30 this morning. It was already 78 degrees and feeling mid 80s. I felt good.

This puts mile 6 in the books. A third of the plan done.

Next week, week 7, the brutality begins.