1/31/13

Total: 6 miles

Tough run today in the wind. Resistance training at it's finest! Literally!

1/29/13

WEEK 11

Total: 5.8 miles, SPEED WORK

1 mile warmup

1K, 2K, 1K, 1K
400m RI

1 mile cooldown

1/27/13

Total: 15 miles at marathon pace + 20 seconds

This week's total: 30.5 miles

Only about 2 more weeks of hard training and then it's TAPER time!! Just have to keep on keepin' on!

1/24/13

Total: 10 miles @ marathon pace (9:32/mile)

"When I wake up my dream is in check; I'm living it out live and in color everyday."

1/22/13

WEEK 10

Total: 6.5 miles, speed work!

1 mile warmup
3x (2x1200's) 2:00 RI, (7:53 pace)
4:00 RI between sets
1 mile cool down

1/20/13

Total: 20 miles

I felt great through 15 miles, I was able to hold well under the pace I planned on. Around mile 17 I fell off pace but never cracked. I killed my last 20 miler by over 15 minutes. No reason to complain. 

This week's total: 31 miles

A few inspirational quotes that keep me moving:

"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." -Ralph Waldo Emerson
"It's hard to beat a person who never gives up."
"A guy once told me, 'Run happy.' Worrying takes energy and endurance training is all about energy." -Paul Sparks

"You live with yourself for the rest of your life, so make your decisions count towards a life worth living." -Leanda Cave

1/17/13

Total: 6 miles

1 mile warmup
5 miles at mid-tempo pace (8:48/mile)

1/15/13

WEEK 9

Total:: 5 miles

This run was intended to be a recovery run and nothing more. However, once I started, my legs felt fresh and energized so I decided to move it! It's amazing how 5 miles feels like a walk in the park after running 18 miles 2 days before.

1/13/13

Total: 18 miles

Felt great through 13 miles, last 5 miles were a bit of a struggle.

This run completes the first 2 months!! Halfway there!!!

This week's total: 29 miles

“Desire is the key to motivation, but it’s determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal — a commitment to excellence — that will enable you to attain the success you seek.”–Mario Andretti

1/10/13

Total: 6 miles

2 mile warmup
3 miles @ short tempo pace (8:33 pace)
1 mile cooldown

1/8/13

WEEK 8, almost halfway there!!!!

Tough one today.

Total: 5 miles

1 mile warmup
2x (6x400's) 1:30RI  (7:53 pace/mile)
2:30 RI inbetween sets
1 mile cooldown



“The will to win means nothing if you haven’t the will to prepare.” – Juma Ikangaa, 1989 NYC Marathon winner

1/6/13

Total: 13 miles

Marathon pace + 15 seconds

Quicker paced run. I felt great. I made time on Friday to get my legs freshened up, some deep tissue massage and graston. Saturday I took the entire day off to let the recovery work settle in. Sunday I felt fantastic. My legs felt fresh and strong! It was a great run. I'm still waiting for my favorite trail to clear up, it's still packed with snow and ice. But there is warmer weather in the forcast so hopefully but this coming weekend it will be a go ahead!!!


This week's total: 27 miles

1/3/13

Total: 8 miles

1/1/13, Happy New Year!

WEEK 7

Total: 6 miles

I love when I set out with a distance in mind, feel great and then just keep running!! If this run is a predictor of this year, I'm stoked!!