heat wave

it's been brutally hot this week. if i don't get out early to run, it ain't happening. I suppose i could always go indoors and run on the treadmill - but i just dont like it. My work office is (was) moving this week, and that made for a very hectic schedule. As such, i was in to work early and out of work late most of the week. I saw this as a unique opportunity in my training plan.

Instead of rushing to get the miles in during the week, i'd rest the legs and give a good long run a go on the weekend. That's exactly what i did. I woke up at 4 am today and set out on a 13 miler. It actually turned in to 14.5, though. The legs felt good and I was well-hydrated. No cramping and no bonking. Granted, it was a pretty slow pace and i was not about to set any records. Even still, i was sweating pretty good - I guess i can blame the temps that were still in the high 70s at 5 in the morning. Im planning on a 5 mile recovery run tomorrow.

so much for being on schedule

after celebrating a bit too much at Scott's birthday party Friday night, i was in no condition to attempt a long run on Saturday. Once the day got away from me it was too hot. The same thing almost happened on Sunday - except I forced myself to hit the pavement at 2:30 PM while the sun was scorching outside. The thermometer read 99, but it felt even hotter. I only got 3 miles in. Oh well - the push for 26 begins Tuesday.

clicking along

For the first time in a while, I got all the miles in this week on schedule. No doubling-up and no missed days. I even managed to bike 8 miles in there (stationary bike). The legs were feeling it, too. I was exhausted when i got home from work yesterday; I just wanted to go to sleep. So that's pretty much what I did. My body thanks me, I'm sure -- 'cause today I feel great.

The plan calls for 23 this week, but I might bump that to 25. Maintaining the "10 Percent Rule", I can go as high as 24.6. Then, the following week, I'll stick to the 26.