Weekly Recap-12th week of Limbo

Not a bad week considering I had a mild case of the crud.

Sunday
7 walk / run to burn calories.

Saturday
10 walk / run to burn calories

Friday
Easy five after work. Wanted to do another five at night, but been sick this week. Took off to get some Zzzzzzzzs. I'll carb cut to make up calorie difference.

Thursday
Had 15 scheduled, but by 9:00 p.m. I was tired and ready for bed. I initially decided to just take the day off, but thought I better check the weather for tomorrow. When I saw the 5-8 degree forecast bump, I acquiesced realizing this was the best conditions I would have for a week. I strapped on the shoes and hit it about 9:15.

The first eight miles were labored. But as my pace increased, my form and rhythm straighten out. By mile 10 I was running 100% at my normal training pace. All in all, ran my best 15 miler in months. Less than 10 secs/ mile off my normal LR pace.

As the weather gets cooler, it will get even easier. If I lose another 5 lbs, I should be back to top condition by the time I start a new full cycle in four weeks. But as always, it’s hard to lose weight as training intensity increases. You just gotta down the carbs to have the energy to run hard.

Wednesday
Carbbed out! Ran a solid eight last night. Went home for lunch to pop 15, as the temperature was only 70 (though humidity was 85%). By eight I was soaked with sweat and couldn't breathe.

I've been cutting carbs to keep weight down. I think doing eight just 12 hours earlier, and then coming right back was too much. I carbbed up during lunch (pigged out) and will try for 14-15 tomorrow night.

Tuesday
Eight, pulled pace back 10secs/mile

Monday
5 durning lunch at normal pace.