I definitely have a renewed interest in running and racing as of late – but naturally, the training needs to come with that. I spent some time on the plane today getting serious. Pikes Peak is only 7 weeks away, and I have plenty to do before then. Weekends are really too busy to try to get in long runs, so I am going to be creative and get up and do them before work. This is a DEFINITE perk to being able to work from home!
In general, my plan is going to be:
Sunday: easy “prep” run of 5-7 miles
Monday mornings: long runs (Sundays will help so I get used to running on fatigued legs)
Wednesday mornings: tempo runs
Friday mornings: speed work
While I like running on Thursdays, it makes it hard to fit in three days a week without relying too much on weekends.
These are the long runs I have on tap:
week of 7/10 (M-6): 20 miles @ 8:42 (!!!)
Week of 7/17 (M-5): 15 miles @ 8:32. Relay Fri/Sat (18miles),
Week of 7/24 (M-4): recovery – 8 miles?
Week of 7/31 (M-3): 20miles @ 8:27
Week of 8/7 (M-2): 13miles @ 8:12
Week of 8/14: 10 miles @8:12, RACE SAT/SUN!
