The toughest run was on Tuesday in Omaha, NE. (check out the elevation below) I ran one of the toughest hill workouts I've ever ran. The overall elevation gain was about 990ft in only 14 miles, with 10 different 50-100ft climbs. Plus, the toughest hill was a 200ft monster over about a mile. I managed to run the workout at a 7:31 pace, which I was happy with for the elevation. I took it easy toward the end - I didn't want to screw anything up physically for my race.
Sunday - 18 miles @ 7:21 pace (long run)
Monday - 4 miles (recovery)
Tuesday - 14 miles @ 7:31 pace (hill workout)
Wednesday - 10 miles (recovery)
Thursday - 11 miles @ 7:47 pace (tempo run)
Friday - Rest
Saturday - 20 miles @ 7:42 (long run)
Total - 77 miles
I'll plan on about 45-50 miles this week with a hard tempo run toward the end, and then chill out the following week, rest and prepping for the race. Hope your training is going well!
... be great today!
Wow - that is some impressive mileage. Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteMan I am envious of you midweek mileage!
ReplyDeleteMan...big numbers.....are you injury free?
ReplyDeleteWay to go, that is a lot of miles. Boston is getting closer, stay injured free.
ReplyDeleteOops! typo: YOUR not you..
ReplyDeleteand that was a heck of a hilly 14 miler!
Holy Hills! Starting off up hill too.... Excited for you and all the others Boston bound. Jealous of your pre-Boston Friday night outing :oD Wishing you well.
ReplyDeleteYou are a monster! What a run on those hills! You are seriously setup perfect for Boston. I've said it before, but I think you can PR there if you want to - it's just a matter of whether you want to push it, or save some juice for Oklahoma City 2 weeks later. PRing in Boston does sound pretty sweet though, haha
ReplyDeleteWay to go on those hills! My parents used live in that part of NE and I was always surprised by how hilly it was out there...who said NE was flat?
ReplyDeletewow what a week!
ReplyDeleteGreat job with the hills!! You will destroy boston!!!
my gracious you're a machine! keep on keepin' on! never become numb to the amazing things you're accomplishing!
ReplyDeleteNice mileage! Looks like a series of great runs.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I have even run 77 miles this year!! You're awesome!
ReplyDeleteKeeping that kind of pace on hills is amazing! You really tick me off....ahem...I mean...you really impress me!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the hills! Enjoy the miles, and then enjoy the taper. Take care not to get sick--lots of handwashing and sleep.
ReplyDeleteyeah, i'm pretty sure you run more than me on most days than i run most weeks!!
ReplyDeletesounds like your wife killed it today!! ( :
Holy crap, Jim! That hill workout looked intense! Felt great afterward, though, right? Was it repeats or did you just find a really hilly route??
ReplyDeleteSo darn close! You are going to be in top shape from the sounds of it.
ReplyDeleteStill complaining about hills after running Austin? kidding. Those hills look just as tough. That's an awesome weekly mileage total, are you sure you're in your taper? I predict a PR for you in Boston.
ReplyDeleteWow! Great week! You are so ready for this race!
ReplyDeleteNice job young man. Awesome week. You are doing to do well in Boston.
ReplyDeleteHey, our Royals are 3-1 and in first place.
Boston is so close! Enjoy the taper time.
ReplyDeleteDAAAAAANG. =)
ReplyDeleteProud of you, pops.
My training is going well, thanks for asking at the end of the post. Lol. =P
Had to follow Chris K's lead and comment on the Royals, they are playing great right now! Maybe I should have picked them to finish above the cellar this year, haha Awesome walk off win yesterday!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fantastic runs. You've got Boston in your pocket. Good for you. Now you make me feel like a slacker.
ReplyDeleteHey! Good luck on the 18th - I'll be there :)
Awesome work!! You are so ready to "be great today" at Boston.
ReplyDeleteIn reference to your earlier blog about why you like blogging, only this unique group of people can understand the workout description of "ten miles (recovery)". LOL!