March 4th- March 10th "Week #3"

Mileage for the Year 2013
472 miles

Mileage for the week 3/4- 3/10
81 miles

3/10
16 miles

Was planning to drive out by postmark road to run, but we got a snow storm this morning and I wasn't gonna struggle through the snow the entire run.  So, I opted to do the whole run on the treadmill.  It's a long time to be on a treadmill, but sometimes I enjoy the warmth, shorts, and music.  Also, water is right there when I need it.  It's hot in my garage and I do sweat a lot which is good practice if I race in hot conditions like Boston last year.  Started at 7:30 pace and progressed down to 5:52 pace at the end. Solid week of training!!!

3/9
6 miles

Super easy recover this morning.  I got another good nights sleep and that sure helps a lot.  Felt great.

3/8
12 miles

Ran on the treadmill at school this morning. With the warm winds the sidewalks would be icy!!! Started at 7:30 pace and progressed down to 5:52 my last mile.  I'm not going to lie either, it felt easy. Getting in shape!!

3/7
12 miles(7am/5pm)

A couple super easy recovery runs.  I'm trying to get my mileage back up, so I know I need to keep these runs super easy.  Felt really good though.

3/6
14 miles

Ran my Boston prep route with some on elmore too. Footing was pretty good, but lots of hard ice and some dry road.  So my ice bug days may be limited. They sure were nice for the ice, but it'll get old fast running on pure jagged ice.  Anyways pleased with my effort and its starting to get easier again.

3/5
10 miles (4 @ Tempo)

First workout of this training cycle.  It was a progressive tempo.

4 mile warm-up with some striders
4 miles @ Tempo (5:52, 5:49, 5:44, 5:39)
2 mile cool down

I felt really good on tempo. 1st mile seemed the hardest and then it felt really good.  Soon I hope to start my tempo pace around 5:39.  Good workout today.

3/4
11 miles (5am/6pm)

Both runs were at an easy recovery pace.  Felt good though.  First workout tomorrow.