Eight weeks til Boston

My business trip across the Atlantic went pretty much as planned. I was able to get in a 6.9 miler near the London Stansted airport. The weather was glorious. I went from -20 windchill to 45 degrees and sunny on Tuesday morning 7AM London time.

I was hoping to get in at least a few miles on Thursday morning in central downtown London, but I was struck with insominia on Wed eve and my schedule was tight. So I skipped the run, went to Starbucks and headed into our world HQ.

Friday noontime, I headed into the gym to avoid the subzero winds again and got my 5'er as planned.

I was unable to run with the CARA die-hards on Sat AM. Unfortunately, Jen's pregnancy did not work out. I had to take her into scheduled surgery for a "D.A.C." on Sat AM at 7:00 AM. This surgery cleans out her female parts after an unsuccessful pregnancy. So I spent my morning in the hospital and everything went well with Jen's procedure.

I then was able to get out by myself on Saturday afternoon for a strong, challenging 15-mile long run at the Aboretum. I tell you the truth in that I was pretty tired at the end of this run. My HR was up higher than normal. I think the hills plus the snowy, slick concrete really did me in. I finished strong with a 7:07 mile.

There are 56 days to the Boston Marathon. With no traveling for now, my plan is to kick it up to 44 miles this upcoming week if I can. I am going to be monitoring my left knee closely. I felt a little tenderness after yesterday's run. If I am not careful, I could relapse on the ITB issue.

Recap of 2/12 week

Mon - Rest
Tue - 6.9 mi - London
Wed - Traveled to Amsterdam
Thu - Meetings in London - flew home
Fri - 5.1 mi - treadmill - 7:55 avg
Sat - 15 mi - by my lonesome - Morton Aboretum - 7:47 avg
Sun - 5 mi recovery run - 8:53 avg

Total: 32 miles - goal met

Plan for 2/19 week - 44 mile target

Mon - 6
Tue - 7
Wed - Rest
Thu - 9
Fri - 5
Sat - 17