March 20, 2013: 26 and Counting: 14 miles - treadmill - YMCA (4-mile warmup; 6 x 1 mile at 4:55 pace (12.2 mph on treadmill) w/0.35 mile jog in between); 2 mile coodown. On the training schedule was 6 x 1000 meters. I had planned to do this on the track, but with track season in full swing, I would not have been able to get on the track until after 5:00 pm. It's normally better for me to run right after work instead of going home, hanging out for awhile, then going back out. Plus it was extremely windy outside, so I went with the next best option of hopping on the YMCA treadmill. I am extremely pleased with the result of the workout. Heading to the Y, the plan was to do 5 x 1 mile, but I felt really good, so I decided to add 1 more in there. The day after the Grafton 5-miler, my heel was pretty sore, so I had my doubts about doing a speed workout this week. All I can say is that God continues to sustain me. By His grace I have been able to train through the aches and pains. My belief is that He will continue to sustain me. He is good.
March 19, 2013: 27 and Counting: 12-miles (84:00) - out/back - Maple Lake/Hinkle-Deagan Lake. I headed out at 4:30 am for this one b/c the afternoon winds were forcasted to be close to 30 mph with higher gusts. It was actually warmer and less windy in the morning. I felt so-so during this run. The goal was to stay comfortable, but not slow-jog either. After running around 16:00 for the first 2-miles, I eventually settled into the 6:35-7:00 min per mile range for most of the rest of the run (depending on the hills). My calves are a bit sore from the race Sunday, but didn't really affect the run much.
March 18, 2013: 28 and Counting: DAY OFF. It seems as if 'Monday's off' is now becoming the norm. I think I have said before that I leave Monday's as an optional day. Most of the time I have the intent to run, but end up talking my self into just resting instead. I don't think it will hurt me for the marathon.
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