11 Weeks To Go.

O dear.  I found out that I will have my period on Toronto marathon…Must go get pills to artificially delay this mess.  Ugh.

The heat wave somewhat subsided and this made it for a rather easier training this past week, even though it was a heavy load week.

Monday 7/22: Started with a bang of 7M in the AM and 3M at lunch for a total of 10M.  All were done on treadmill because…because…I was not feeling like going outside, after a 18M then a 10K race over the weekend.  Also, I found out that my new earbuds suck.

Tuesday 7/23:  Faster Finish Week 8. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/347329943  Progressive 400m repeats up the Tavern on the Hell.  I did near perfect splits.  2:03, 1:57, 1:54, 1:50, 1:47, 1:46, 1:47, 1:42.

Wednesday 7/24:  Second 10M day this week, with middle miles at Marathon Pace to boot.  This went well, I was relaxed and felt good.  I had little sleep the night before, but I felt strong and throughout the run.  http://connect.garmin.com/activity/347819894

Thursday 7/25:  Track Day.  http://connect.garmin.com/activity/348447127

This was the most complicated track work to date.

1200 = 3 X (200m @ 10K, 200m @5K)
400m Recovery
1600 = 4 X (200m @ 10K, 200m @5K)
400m Recovery
2000 = 5 X (200m @ 10K, 200m @5K)

Friday 7/26:  Off Day.

Saturday 7/27:  Supported Long Run.  This was my first 20M run post Boston Marathon.  I think it went well…but I was off target speed.  I felt strong throughout and was able to pick up at the end, so I think, all things considered, this is pretty decent.

1)      Loop 1 (6M) http://connect.garmin.com/activity/348966722

2)      Loop 2 (5M) http://connect.garmin.com/activity/348966752

3)      Loop 3 (5M) http://connect.garmin.com/activity/348966780

4)      Loop 4 (4M) http://connect.garmin.com/activity/348966814

Sunday 7/28:  Normally I run more than recommended, but this day, I was perfectly happy to put in the recommended 4Ms on the treadmill and call it a day.  I still hate my new earbuds.