Boston Training, Week 11

Overall, not a bad week.

Tuesday - 10 miles at 8:29 pace. This was a tougher run than it should have been. I still didn't have my legs back. Average heart rate was 155, which is about 5 bpm more than it should have been, which confirmed that I wasn't back to 100% yet. But at least I got the miles in. I remember thinking during the run that I felt fat, slow and weak.

Wednesday - 5 miles at 9:15 recovery pace. Weather in the 50's, felt great to be out there in running weather. Had to really restrain myself and stick to the recovery pace.

Thursday - 11 mile hill workout at 8:37 pace. Ran this one in the dark and rain so the pace was a little slow but the important thing was my strength was back.

Saturday - 20 miles at 8:43 pace. Legs were still a little tired from running hills on Thursday night. Probably should have waited until Sunday for this run. Another really windy day (and cold). The wind was really sapping my strength. I didn't worry too much about a strong pace. I just wanted to get in the miles.

Sunday - 4 miles at 9:45 recovery pace. Another cold and very windy morning. Took it very easy.

Seven weeks left. I'm getting there. I'm reasonably healthy. The miles are starting to add up. Just need to be smart while making the most out of each run. Looking forward to some warmer weather.