rjanik's blog

Running felt great this week. Both my 8 mile runs during the week were at a 8 min/mile pace, which is good for me. I have not done a 10k this year, but last year, 8 min/miles was my 10k pace.

Really quick post. Did weekly mileage per plan, 2.5, 7, 7, 19. (2.5 was supposed to be 3). First 14 of 19 felt great, last few were tough. It was getting hot and the water stations were low on water. Averaged 8:50 pace, which was similar to the 18 the week before.

This week is a recovery week. Planning on doing the duathlon in Amana on Saturday to break it up a bit.

I was 2 miles short for total mileage this week. 14 during week and 18 on long run. Long run last week was on Sunday and this weeks ended up being on Saturday, so with rest days before and after, I only had 3 days to run during the week.

Saturday's long run went great. 18 miles at a 8:45 pace, which was 5 sec faster then my 16 mile runs and 15 sec faster then my 10 and 14 mile runs.

Still on track, did 16 miles during week and a 16 mile long run on Sunday. Was traveling over weekend, so long run was done in Chicago suburb, solo. I was able to maintain my normal 9min/mile pace. I didn't have water stations, like Running Wild provides, so I had to carry a bottle of water. Luckily there was a Burger King at about mile 8 and I was able to fill it up.

Week 6- July 26-8/1:
Monday - rest
Tuesday - 2 mi run
Wednesday - rest
Thursday - 3 mi run
Friday - 35 mile bike
Saturday - 10 mi run (5k race in between the 10 miles)
Sunday - rest