Thursday, July 13, 2006
Running update
I have begun to build up my miles again despite the heat of the summer. Last month I did a pathetic 130 miles rather than a good 175 miles (remember it is all relative and these are miles for me). Still it was probably a good break with the travel, the ongoing stress at work and other issues in my life.
This month is going well as I approach close to 70 miles month to date for July. Goal is to build back up to 175 miles and then push a few 200 mile months in preparation for the Las Vegas marathon. I will be using some races as speed work (i.e this saturday I have a 5 miler will go for anything under 32:45 at this point no taper). I am still running 2x a few days a week. Longer run in the am when it is cooler and an easy 4-6 miles after work when it is mid to upper 90's.
The good news is last two nights I pretty much fell asleep early and have slept really well. Two nights ago I fell asleep around 9 and last night I was dozing by 8:30. Always nice to get in some decent sleep.
Enjoy the day everyone.
I have begun to build up my miles again despite the heat of the summer. Last month I did a pathetic 130 miles rather than a good 175 miles (remember it is all relative and these are miles for me). Still it was probably a good break with the travel, the ongoing stress at work and other issues in my life.
This month is going well as I approach close to 70 miles month to date for July. Goal is to build back up to 175 miles and then push a few 200 mile months in preparation for the Las Vegas marathon. I will be using some races as speed work (i.e this saturday I have a 5 miler will go for anything under 32:45 at this point no taper). I am still running 2x a few days a week. Longer run in the am when it is cooler and an easy 4-6 miles after work when it is mid to upper 90's.
The good news is last two nights I pretty much fell asleep early and have slept really well. Two nights ago I fell asleep around 9 and last night I was dozing by 8:30. Always nice to get in some decent sleep.
Enjoy the day everyone.
# posted by Kurt @ 9:03 AM 
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Your training plan sounds good. I'm also going to use races as speed work. I wish I could get some sleep. Enjoy it!
Sleep...isn't that a nice thing...I want some!!
I must have a few 200 mile months coming up myself...I never look at monthly, but was impressed with where I'm at year to date so far!! I can't wait to get back to some double days. I had 39 miles last week and feel good so I think it will be safe to add some in, I think next week I have some with ever increasing milage.
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I must have a few 200 mile months coming up myself...I never look at monthly, but was impressed with where I'm at year to date so far!! I can't wait to get back to some double days. I had 39 miles last week and feel good so I think it will be safe to add some in, I think next week I have some with ever increasing milage.
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