Week.....#12? Really?!

I really can't believe that I'm in my 12th week of training.  I was expecting the training to feel like it was consuming a significant portion of my time, but it really doesn't feel that way.  With the exception of Thursday nights, most days I'm able to turn my lunch or commuting time into training time.  And once I get past this coming Sunday's long run, the taper begins...It's not even April yet, but race day is right around the corner.

Speaking of tapering: http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=20698&CategoryID=&PageNum=1

Data!:

Scheduled

Mileage

Actual

Day

Date

(min)

(max)

Description

Pace

Distance

Notes

Sunday

18-Mar

-

3.0

Ras na hEireann 5k

0:06:21

3.55

Ras na Heireann 5k in 19 flat.

Monday

19-Mar

10.0

10.0

Split Mileage in AM and PM - Recovery

0:08:04

10.06

Split the mileage in the afternoon and evening, and took it at a very relaxed pace.

Tuesday

20-Mar

11.0

11.0

w/6 1200m @ 5k pace; jog 2 min

0:07:26

10.01

Three mile warm up with the pooch, then the final seven miles at a 7:02 clip.  Felt pretty good, but both feet feel like they're bruised up…at least my legs feel strong.

Wednesday

21-Mar

12.0

16.0

Medium Long Run

0:07:33

8.34

Ran the 6m hill route from work during lunch, then did a few miles with the pooch in the evening.  Finished up with strides, high knees, butt kicks, and B-skips (learned about those awhile back and they're fun).

Thursday

22-Mar

3.0

8.0

Speedwork (Last week at BU track)

11.5

800/1600/800/1600/800/200 - decided to run to BU from home (~3.5m)…completely dehydrated on run back.

Friday

23-Mar

-

5.0

Recovery/Rest

0

My right foot is in rough shape today.  Day off.

Saturday

24-Mar

-

-

Recovery/Rest

0

Foot is still sore, but not as swollen.  With the CSU Soup Run tomorrow, I'll play it safe and take the day off.

Thursday splits: 3:03, 6:21, 3:08, 6:20, 2:50, 0:30.  The 800's and 1600's were done at 10k pace (roughly), although I picked it up a bit for the final 800.  The 200 on the end wasn't on the schedule for the night, but I just wanted to get in a strong/quick lap.  The run home turned out to be pretty brutal though.  I was about a half mile from home when I had to call Elizabeth to start walking towards me with some water.  My body pretty suddenly felt completely drained.

Total miles: 43.46