Mid-week update

First, I admit I am struggling to blog to my fullest potential. Truth is, I embarked upon another passion recently: Writing. I am taking an online writing class and, on top of work and running, it is taking up some spare time. I do love it so far, though. I feel really inspired.

I am on track here with Hal's Boston Bound program - Week #1 of 12. Well, almost, except for one minor detail within yesterday's workout. I'm supposed to do hill repeats every other Tuesday.

Folks, I live in the FLATTEST place in the world. My subdivision is 4 years old and was built on top of endless miles of corn fields out here the Chicago suburban sprawl.

The nearest respectable hill that I know of must be at least a 10 mile drive. I can't pull that off before work. SO... I ran flat and a little bit faster than usual yesterday.

Good news is that the ITB seems to be coming around. I'm feeling better. My PT was right on, the more I read. My damn gluteus medius were way too weak for my running level. How in the hell did it take this long to feel the pain?

The program is fairly, shall we say, novice here in the beginning - in terms of total mileage. Honestly, however, it works for me right now. I cannot do the 50 mile weeks right now until we heal the ITB entirely. Until then, I am enjoying the shorter runs mid-week.

This weekend's 10-12 miler on Saturday will be the test.

WTD

Mon - 3.15 mi -7:57 avg
Tue - 4.61 mi - 7:25 avg - Mile 2 at 6:33! All felt good.
Wed - 3.41 mi - 7:42 avg

PLANNED

Thu - 5 miles tempo (just slower than 10k pace for 2-3 miles, around 6:40 for now)
Fri - Rest
Sat - 10-12 miles 3/1 run (target 1:20-1:35 running time)
Sun - 6 miles pace