running for my mind

8 easy solo on the parkway. I had a scheduled "down" week last week and now today is the start of a 3 week buildup before I start to taper for St. George. I am excited. And, as always...a little nervous.

9 miles this morning with Scott. Met at the West High track and headed to Memory Grove for some hills. Did 10x60 seconds at a decent effort. Nothing too crazy. Headed back to the track and did 2x400 at marathon pace just for kicks in the middle of our "cool down."

I think I have nailed down my schedule for the rest of this cycle for St. George. I plan on increasing several miles each week to peak at 70. I know that is not crazy and is a little weak to some on here, but I feel that is pretty solid for me. I also have a few more track/hill workouts to do and am planning a simulation on 9/6 with 10 at marathon pace in the middle. I am mostly happy to report that I am continuing to enjoy this training cycle and it has been my most consistent and strong showing yet.

8 easy on the parkway. Felt really good out there today. Tried to hold back a bit so I have all I need in the tank for tomorrow's tempo.

Can we chalk this up to some of the best August Utah weather ever?

Thursday Tempo - Goal was 9@6:30 (my goal marathon pace for St. George).

Hit the parkway (so, flat as a pancake) and warmed up 2. Started into the tempo and felt alright. It was temperate out and I knew it would take a couple miles to really get in the groove. The first mile came in a hair faster than I had planned, but I didn't think too much of it. Mile 3 made me a little nervous I was going too hard too early but it just felt nice right around the 6:22-6:25 mark so I went with it.

6:27, 6:28, 6:23, 6:22, 6:23, 6:22, 6:21, 6:16, 6:12 (6:22 avg)

6:39, 6:31, 6:31, 6:27, 6:30, 6:28, 6:27, 6:23 (6:30 avg)

3 weeks ago I did an 8 mile tempo with those ^^^ splits on the same route. Today felt easier, so that is good.

8 easy easy. 

Have a lingering demon in my right calf. Seems to resurface when I push the pace occasionally. Anyone know a good exorcist? 

Woke at 4:45 to meet Scott so I could get the 20 in before having to head to the U to teach my class. Good thing I can take a nap after!

Did a similar Holladay/Millcreek loop to the last few weeks, but added on the north end which increased the total elevation gain and loss. Finished at a 7:25 average and feel good about that and how this week shaped up. 2 more weeks to build before the taper kicks in.