The 24th wasn't particularly impressive by any stretch, but I'm always a lot happier when I'm able to combine two workouts - in this case a tempo + hills.
The 26th was particularly encouraging. I ran a 10 mile tempo with Neil averaging 6:23/mile, but more importantly we were holding a conversation the whole time (and it was warm). I don't have any plans to run a fall marathon, but if I did this would be highlighted.
And finally, on the 3rd, once again I had a great run with Neil. He had plans to run a 22 miler, and I was a little hesitant to run the full distance with him, but I'm glad I did. We were on the Cape and ran the vast majority on single track trails under an overcast sky, with light drizzles. I have to say, this was the easiest 20+ miler I've ever run, and although I was tired, my legs felt great. For the final four miles or so we unknowingly increased sped up the pace just a bit, but it all felt completely under control. This was yet another run that would be highlighted if I were training for a marathon. One notable moment on that run came during the final mile as Neil and I were running down a dirt road, we could see three other runners with their two dogs heading towards us. We were fairly zoned out, so when their two dogs bolted towards us barking and bearing their teeth, we didn't have the energy to be scared, instead we both kept moving and adjusted our direction just a tad to avoid a collision. Unfortunately, I was just behind Neil, so as one of the dogs did a 180, I turned and it bit me on the arm! Thankfully, I'm sure the dog was just scared we were running to attack its owners and it didn't bite down. I mumbled, "eh, didn't break the skin" and we kept on truckin. Overall a wonderful run.
Well, here it is:
| 20-Aug | Battle Road Long Run | 2:06:39 | 16.15 | AM: Battle Road long run at 7:50/mile. | ||||
| Off | 0:00:00 | 0 | PM: Off. | |||||
| 21-Aug | Easyish | 1:03:48 | 8.57 | AM: 8+ at 7:25/mile. Almost caught meeting with Bert in the woods! | ||||
| Easyish | 1:06:12 | 8.36 | PM: 8+ at 7:55/mile. First six quicker, then Raleigh. | |||||
| 22-Aug | Easyish | 1:02:40 | 8.09 | AM: 8m at 7:45/mile. | ||||
| Harvard Track | 1:34:00 | 12.03 | PM: Commute home then drove to track. 800/(1200/800/400)x2. Supposed to be 5k/8k/mile pacing, but a little slower on everything except the mile paced stuff. Super soupy out. Almost didn't go to the workout as my commute home was brutal. | |||||
| 23-Aug | Easy | 1:03:32 | 8.12 | AM: 8m commute at 7:49/mile. | ||||
| Easy | 0:49:12 | 6.3 | PM: 6+ at 7:49/mile. | |||||
| 24-Aug | Easy | 1:01:42 | 8.08 | AM: 8m commute at 7:38/mile. | ||||
| Tempo + Hill Repeats | 1:33:44 | 11.76 | PM: 5m tempo home averaging 6:30/mile followed by CSU Hill Repeats and another fun night hosting. | |||||
| 25-Aug | Easyish | 1:01:12 | 8.06 | AM: 8m commute at 7:36/mile. | ||||
| Easy | 0:38:12 | 5.11 | PM: 5m run home at 7:29/mile, then me and Eli road our bikes to the Red Sox game. They got smoked, but it was a fun time. | |||||
| 26-Aug | MLR Tempo | 1:19:30 | 12.03 | AM: 10m tempo with Neil averaging 6:23, and 6:37 for the whole workout. Very hilly, good stuff. | ||||
| Off | 0:00:00 | 0 | PM: Walked a bit. | |||||
| 27-Aug | Long Run | 2:06:19 | 16.01 | AM: 16m on Battle Road at 7:53/mile. | ||||
| Off | 0:00:00 | 0 | Off. | |||||
| 28-Aug | Easyish | 1:13:41 | 10.04 | AM: A bit on the quicker side for a solid 10m at 7:21/mile. | ||||
| Easy | 0:54:53 | 7.25 | PM: Commute home feeling good at 7:34/mile. | |||||
| 29-Aug | Easyish | 1:01:13 | 8.33 | AM: 8m commute at 7:21/mile. | ||||
| Easy | 0:55:38 | 7.16 | PM: 7+ at 7:47/mile. | |||||
| 30-Aug | Easyish | 0:58:59 | 8.03 | AM: 8+ at 7:21/mile. | ||||
| MLR Easy | 1:19:17 | 10 | PM: 10m at 7:56/mile. | |||||
| 31-Aug | Easy | 1:02:05 | 8.09 | AM: 8+ at 7:40/mile. | ||||
| Hills and Bugbee Pub | 1:36:35 | 11.41 | PM: Commute home then hill repeats & Bugbee Pub! | |||||
| 1-Sep | Easy | 1:04:10 | 8.1 | AM: 8m commute at 7:55/mile. | ||||
| Easy | 0:47:45 | 6.2 | PM: 10k at 7:42/mile. | |||||
| 2-Sep | MLR | 1:28:00 | 11.59 | AM: 11+ at 7:36/mile. | ||||
| Off/hike | 0:00:00 | 0 | PM: 4.25m hike! | |||||
| 3-Sep | Long Run | 2:55:45 | 22.34 | AM: 22+!?!? Easiest 22 miler I've ever done though. Got bit by a loco k9 with 1 mile to go, but barely a scratch. Averaged 7:52/mile with some quicker ones towards the end. | ||||
| Off | 0:00:00 | 0 | PM: Off | |||||
| 4-Sep | Easy | 1:03:52 | 8.07 | AM: 8m at 7:55/mile. | ||||
| Off | 0:00:00 | 0 | PM: Off | |||||
| 5-Sep | MLR Tempo | 1:10:50 | 10.2 | AM: 10m at 6:57/mile. | ||||
| Off | 0:00:00 | 0 | PM: Off | |||||
| 6-Sep | MLR | 1:38:36 | 13.58 | AM: 13+ on a great trail run at 7:16/mile. | ||||
| Off | 0:00:00 | 0 | PM: Off | |||||
| 7-Sep | MLR | 1:23:51 | 10.05 | AM: 10m at 8:21/mile w/ a big chunk with Eli and Raleigh on the trails. | ||||
| Off | 0:00:00 | 0 | PM: Off | |||||
| 8-Sep | Easy | 1:00:57 | 8.11 | AM: 8+ at 7:31/mile. | ||||
| Off | 0:00:00 | 0 | PM: Off | |||||
| 9-Sep | Irish Music Festival 5k *Pub | 1:00:00 | 8.5 | AM: 6th place at the Irish Music Festival 5k in Pawtucket. A solid effort, and I'm fairly happy with the race. | ||||
| Off/hike | 0:00:00 | 0 | PM: Dune hike! |
8/22 Splits:
800-2:46.65
1200-4:12.12
800-2:46.49
400-1:12.89
1200-4:10.91
800-2:43.26
400-1:09.75
Week Ending 8/26 Total: 112.66
Week Ending 9/2 Total: 112.21
Week Ending 9/9 Total: 80.85
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