The Krispy Kreme Challenge! This is definitely on my list of races to conquer over the next few years. USA Cross Country Titles is on this Saturday in California, and quite the stacked fields! They have broadcasted this on NBC the last few years, so excited to see if they do the same this weekend. The lovely Miss Kara Goucher will be in attendance as well, so will be interesting to see how her training is going. Bernard Lagat is shooting for the 2 mile indoor record at the new Balance games next weekend. Apolo Anton Ohno is running the NYC Marathon this November! And finally, Lukas Verzbicas is racing in the New Balance mile - a definite can't miss prospect that will be dominating for years to come.
Wednesday, Feb 2 - 6 miles. Went out pretty late in the nasty cold. Roads were still a bit sloppy, so took it easy. Negative wind chills made it a tad bit nipply.
Thursday, Feb 3 - 7 miles. Trekked out there nice and late again. Did my Village Circle Loop, which is quickly becoming a favorite since it is pretty flat and almost like a mile circle, as well as very little traffic. This might change when the weather gets nicer - this used to be a pretty dangerous area (just a bad area because it's almost like the hood) but I think it's cleaned up now. We shall see. Anyways, roads were better, but still slushy at points. Worked the slight hills initially, then did my 270 loop to finish it out, picked it up substantially at the end to get some speed work since it's been almost impossible this week. Fat negative split, and felt in control. New mechanics are slowly starting to sink in, and don't feel as awful and sluggish as before. Can't wait to get on the track to really push it. Total time out was 50-56 minutes, last 3 miles were sub 7 minutes, dropped the last one around 6:15.
Thursday, Feb 3 - 7 miles. Trekked out there nice and late again. Did my Village Circle Loop, which is quickly becoming a favorite since it is pretty flat and almost like a mile circle, as well as very little traffic. This might change when the weather gets nicer - this used to be a pretty dangerous area (just a bad area because it's almost like the hood) but I think it's cleaned up now. We shall see. Anyways, roads were better, but still slushy at points. Worked the slight hills initially, then did my 270 loop to finish it out, picked it up substantially at the end to get some speed work since it's been almost impossible this week. Fat negative split, and felt in control. New mechanics are slowly starting to sink in, and don't feel as awful and sluggish as before. Can't wait to get on the track to really push it. Total time out was 50-56 minutes, last 3 miles were sub 7 minutes, dropped the last one around 6:15.
So Part 1 of my master plan is about complete - get in some mileage and build up some strength. I am ready to transition into some hardcore speed work to get ready for AOH Top of the Morning 5K and possibly St. Pat's. Will be running in the inaugural Big River Truffle Shuffle 4 Mile Race next weekend for fun (registration spots still open, sign up!), and start gearing up for late February race or pacing duties (TBD) for the Last Chance for Boston race which is gearing up to be a really fun weekend with Mick, Ken, Pat, Crystal, and Tim committed already. January 2011 is in the books - ran 181 miles, which is a lot more than I expected considering the impromptu non-running last week and compared to my crazy running partner Crystal's totals. She hit 248 miles, which is just amazing, and definitely starting to peak at the right time! Weekend plans involve running (possible 20 with Crystal, 6-10 on the other day), cheering on the....wait for it.....Pittsburgh Steelers! Should be an amazing game, and definitely amped up for a fun evening of festivities.
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