2011 Training Log–Week 6
Strong week. First time topping 60 miles since the first week of August last year. Can’t believe it has been that long. Finding it tough to get fit-lose weight-recover from injury-transision to minimal shoes all at once, but I think I’m making steady progress in each area.
| Monday Run – 10.2 / 1:29 (8:46) / 148avg Tough run. Worst footing conditions of the year, several inches of new snow on top of several inches of old snow. Worked hard. Temp was 23 with a little sun, so it was nice to finally wear shorts again. First yard sale of the year, too. Ate it hard on a slippery sidewalk section, not 10 steps after congratulating myself on a nice save from a slip just before. Luckily I popped right back up with no damage done. |
| Tuesday Bike – 19 / :55 / 155avg Trainer in the basement. Warmed up for 10 min, then shifted into the big ring and pushed the hardest gear I could for 40 minutes while still being able to keep a decent cadence (85+). Worked out really well, worked hard. Great way to build some power and squeegee out all the tightness from running. |
| Wednesday Run – 11.2 / 1:39 (8:55) / 139avg Ran this at a comfortable trot. Crazy conditions again. Everything from bare pavement to knee deep snow. 9 degrees – shorts and 2 shirts with light gloves. |
| Thursday Run – 10.3 / 1:39 (9:42) / 136avg Wow, this was a tough run. Snow conditions on today’s route were super challenging. Lots of calf-deep powder on top of old snow. Tough to grind out a 12-13 min pace for some parts. Kicked my butt pretty good. |
| Thursday Bike – 8 / :30 / 112avg Easy spin on the trainer to loosen up before rolling the calves for 30 minutes and doing a little stretching. |
| Friday Run – 6 / 1:00 / 128 Easy recovery run on the treadmill. |
| Saturday Run – 20 / 2:59 (8:57) / 146avg Need this one after my last two long run disasters. Out before dawn on a Saturday again to get it done. Endured a lot of discomfort in the heels, but everything else was really good. Tough footing yet again with the snow and ice, but at least the temp was a balmy 32. Lap times: Then added 2 miles on the end. Hustled to get under 3 hours: |
| Sunday Run – 4 / :40 / 129avg Easy spin on the treadmill followed by some stretching. Heels still a little tender, but everything else still feels good. |
| Total Time – 10:53
Bike – 27 / 1:25 Run – 61.7 / 9:28 |
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