We're getting close, guys! Just 10 short weeks to Boston. I really, really, really, really want to do well this year. Last year was solid, but I want great this year. It's been hard this season with frequent snow and ice...
This week was special because my friend and running buddy had her first baby. I was asked to be her birthing partner and so I was there for the whole process. Let me say this...I'm glad I got myself some endurance! People, if you plan to be a birthing partner, definitely work on building your endurance. You're gonna need it. The baby came out healthy and happy and mother & son are doing well!
Monday: TM in the morning. I think I did like 6M. Core work at lunch, spin class at night.
Tuesday: 4M on the TM in the morning.
PM - Fastest Finish class with Matt and Tom. We did fast tempo work. I beat the dudes.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/444048549
Wednesday: 8M with middle 3, 4, 5, 6 at marathon pace. Let's just say I tried to keep pace. I think I did, but Garmin was super out of whack. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/444454640
Thursday: BABY DAY. I was in the hospital from 12am to 1pm, so workout had to be done in the afternoon. At 2pm, I dragged my butt to the gym for 800m repeats. It was a major snow storm in NYC, so no way was I going to head to the tracks... Did the repeats at 6:40 something, so that's pretty good. I got home and passed out.
Friday: OFF!
Saturday: 1st 20M of the season. I think I did well. Only issue I had was a slight calf cramp after mile 17, but I bet it was hydration issues. It's so hard to keep hydrated when there is only 1 water spot in the Park that's easily accessible and open in the winter. Classic Counter Clock 6-5-5-4 loop. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/445573324 I'm actually pretty pleased at my stride length of 1.12m. Elites have 1.5 to 2m stride length, so anything over 1m for a bum like me is pretty cool beans.
Next Sunday (2/23) is Central Park Marathon. Yep. 5 loops of the 5M loop plus some more. I think I can do it safely at 8:10-8:20 pace...let's hope I don't embarrass myself...
