AP:  8:07
 

I had a nice long run with Rhett this morning.  It was a cold morning for Havasu standards and we did a pretty challanging course.  Overall I felt good.  My legs were pretty tired by mile 21 and I could tell I had run my longest run of the year, but I was happy with the pace and the distance.  Sure is nice to have Rhett there to run with.

AP:  8:18

Recovery run with Rhett.  Did 4 miles at a pretty good pace, but it felt really easy.  I had a good week of running.

Had a good tempo run this morning.  First mile at 8:15 and last mile at 8:30.  Miles 2-6 were 7:11-7:15 and mile 7 going up the hill was 7:40.  Felt good after the run but I could tell I was running pretty fast.

Recovery run.  Not sure on the pace because my watch died a mile into the run.

Interval day.  I was really tired this morning.  Work has been crazy busy and stressful so it has caught up with me.  My legs felt pretty good once I got going.  I did 1 mile warmup and 1 mile cooldown with 6 miles of half mile interval repeats.  I was glad I ran, but I sure wanted to take the day off.

For the second day in a row I was totally exhausted.  I almost didn't run this morning, but I figured I would be really mad at myself if I didn't.  I did 4 easy miles.  I did not time my run and even wear a watch.  I just ran at a pace that felt good to me.  I have a long run with Rhett tomorrow morning so I need to feel somewhat refreshed.

Nice run with Rhett.  We did 23 miles and the time went by really fast.  My legs felt good, but I pushed them pretty hard on the run. 

AP:  8:19

I woke up to thunder, lightening, and rain.  I was totally unexpected.  Rhett and I were going to do a ride/run but because of the weather I ended up just doing a TM run.  The legs were tired from my week of training and my long run the day before.  Next week is a recovery week and my legs will thank me for it.

AP:  8:13

Well, I at too many cookies this weekend.  I woke up tired and energyless.  This week is a recovery week so I am going to take it easy.  I did 4 easy miles this morning just to get the junk out of my system.  Tomorrow I will do my usual 8, but I just did not feel it today.  I didn't even wear my watch to see my AP.  I just ran to have fun this morning.

A very uneventful 5 miles.

AP:  7:53
 

I am in San Diego at a dental CE conference so I get to run on the TM for the next few days. 

1% incline and AP of 8:13

Did a half marathon on the TM this morning.  Very very boring.

1% incline and AP of 7:47 mile

Typical TM run.  Just grinded it out.

TOOK THE DAY OFF...

I took Monday off because for some reason my achillies was a bit sore from running on the TM last week.  I was also just tired from my long week of class and I wanted to just sleep in and spend a little time with the wife and kids.  I felt good this morning and was happy with the run.

AP:  7:45

My legs were a little tired this morning, but I have been so busy at work I think the stress and the craziness at the office has really affected my energy level so I am not feeling as energized in the morning as I usually do.  It has been a very stressful week for me.  I just ran at a recovery pace today.

AP:  8:20

Easy run to prepare for my long run tomorrow.

More on this run later...

Stationary bike for 20 minutes.  Just trying to recover.

I did a semi recovery run this morning.  I wanted to take it a little easier after my monster run on Friday.  My legs were sore on Saturday and Sunday from the run.  My legs felt good this morning but I tried to keep the pace above my marathon pace.  My right quad did feel tired, but other than that I was feeling pretty good.  I had much more energy this Monday than I did last Monday. 

AP:  8:04

My usual morning run.  Kept it slow to let my legs rest a bit.
 

I had a great run this morning.  I can honestly say this was my best weekday run of the year.  My legs felt like gold!  I took a gu right before my run and I really think that helped to energize me.  I usually don't eat anything and I think my energy level suffers a bit.  Anyhow, I did half mile repeat intervals for after a 1 mile warmup and I followed it with a 1 mile cooldown.  My intervals were around 7:05-7:10 and I was not tired until mile 8.  It was just a great run and for the first time in a couple weeks my legs feel pretty good and I am excited to run tomorrow.

AP:  7:24

Recovery run from yesterdays run.  My legs still felt really good and I think I ran the first 4 miles a little too fast, but I slowed things down for the last 4.  It was really nice this morning.  Around 60 degrees and overcast.  I really like running when the weather is like that.  Overall a good morning.
 

It was a rainy morning in Havasu.  We don't get a lot of those so you try to enjoy it while you can.  Rhett and I started off on a 20 mile run in the rain and about 1/2 mile into the run, SPASH!  I schoolbust shot a wave of water and soaked us from head to toe.  It made us cold for 10 minutes or so, but our run warmed us up again.  We did the first 15 at a very comfortable pace and the last 5 we shot for our marathon pace.  I was able to run the first 3 miles at or a little below my marathon pace, but the last 2 were rough because of the incline and I fell below my marathon pace.  I felt good about the run and it was encouraging that on a flat course I could have run the last 5 much faster.  By the end of the run I was soaked and my legs were pretty dirty.

AP:  8:10

I did an easy recovery run this morning.  It was windy, but my run was short enough it didn't bother me.  My legs were a little tired at the start, but once they warmed up everything was just fine.  2 more week of serious training until my 2 week taper before the marathon.

AP:  8:31