21 miler

I had been treading the 21 miler long run all week. Saturday morning, I did a 5k in the a.m. with J.


"It was a all girls race ("You go girl") She has beautiful form, perfect pacing. Nice even 16 min / miles (10 min / kms). Finished full three miles non stop and could have easily gone another mile. Most importantly, she said it was great fun. Her official results were14:55 per mile., but she was smart and didn't worry about speed. It's hard to teach adults, let alone children, it's about building a base. Shit, I'm still trying to learn. "


Went to do my 21 miler about 11:00. Ran well, but a little too fast. Finished in 2:59 flat (99 + 80 minutes). Wasn't able to finish a 14 miler next day. Called it quits at 3 figuring that I wasn't doing myself any benefit and just need a recover run.

Two day break

After a great run Monday, and a 6 mile a.m. / 4 mile p.m split Tuesday, I aborted a 14 miler on Wednesday at mile 8.5. As my schedule had a miler 8 within the week, I just substituted.


I decided that I needed to carb up, and was feeling lethargic. I ate like a pig Wednesday night, and all day Thursday with the plan to run 21 on Friday.


Feeling better, but concerned about adding a pound or two this week due to "going to town" on everything edible. Well see how 21 miler goes.

Carbs 2

Last night ate 12 pieces of fruit, five tortillas, and two packages of sushi. Had big baked potato for lunch and five chocalate bars this afternoon.


Today, Will do easy five mile recovery tonight and see how my 21 miler goes Friday afternoon.


Hoping to keep weight down, but have to carb up. If I make it through this week, I should be OK as only two more weeks of serious training follow.

Carbs

I set a goal of losing 12-15 pounds for the Marine Corp marathon. So far so good. Down about 8-10 pounds and running better than ever.


My plan was to eat low carbs any day proceeding a run of 15 miles are less. It caught up with me today. I did a hard 12 on Monday, and 6 mile a.m. / 4 mile p.m yesterday.

Planned to do 14 during lunch today. Called it quits at 9. Just couldn't move, felt lethargic. Will carb up next two todays as I try to make up the 14 miler, and have a scheduled 21 miler Friday.