This week has been consistent with the last two. I will top off the week at about 65-68 miles (which is about where i was last week). Sunday is Veterans Day. I am going in with no expectations other than trying to take down the Ethiopian tandem who I just haven't been able to finish the job on in our last two meetings. They are clearly better than me in talent, accolades, etc... but when one has the passion and determination to go after the opposition, where ones opponent feels no threat, that is when an upset can happen. This is just a small little motivator i have. The main focus of this weekend is to not only get in a good race that will build motivation but to help my GRC team win the team title at Veterans Day. We have a solid team that could win it all but we will have to work to get the job done against our friendly? rivals from the south (pacers).
This week has been off to a nice start in regards to training:
sunday: 15.5 (zoo loop +)
monday: 9 (CCT/Bethesda loop from Chevy Chase store)
Tuesday: 10 (PM run with Karl on Tilden loop)
Wednesday: 12 miles WORKOUT WEDNESDAY.
10 X 800 w/ 400 jog recovery
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***Workout felt sluggish for the first 2 intervals... I felt I didn't warm up enough with strides, as we had to quickly jump in with Outlaw who was doing the workout we completed last weekend (2xmile + 4 x 800). After the first 2 intervals i felt in sync and the remainder of the workout was solid. Texas Paul, Hanson, Sam, Karl, Outlaw and myself worked really well together. It truly is awesome to run in a group on longer workouts.
I bet the Ethiopians are scared of you. They should be.
ReplyDeleteI come in peace. Good luck Sunday, GRC. You will need it. ;-)
ReplyDeleteFor real though, it's time to take down those guys. This could be the weekend to do it. Good luck!