I'm in the peak of my training right now and I'm excited because the month countdown is about to begin. There are two more key workouts left on my training schedule before the taper process begins. This coming weekend, I'm stirring up the routine to challenge myself physically and mentally with sleep deprivation training.
During the SD100, I will run for 10 hours in the dark, from nightfall to sunrise, wearing a headlamp and carrying a flashlight. This will be only after completing the first 50 miles of the race so practicing night running technique is imperative.
This weekend:
5/9: 16M Run-commute
5/10: 39M Peñasquitos Canyon
5/11: 18M Mission Trails Regional Park
The session begins with my 16-mile run-commute on Friday.
Friday night, I won't go to sleep; rather, I will stay awake to run a series of 13-mile loops in Peñasquitos Canyon.
I've allotted 3 hours for each loop which is a very conservative pace, but this includes refueling time at my support vehicle after each loop.
I'll drop into the canyon alone at 3 am Saturday for my first 13-mile loop.
My second loop (mile 29-42) will begin at 6 am and I'll be accompanied by a willing companion and colleague, Carrie Smith for the next 13 miles.
The final stretch (mile 42-55) will start at 9 am and take until noon. Carrie will head out after 1 loop and Airey will take over and join me for the next 13 miles.
If you'd like to join in the fun, drop me an email at toby.guillette@active.com or drop by the Starbucks parking lot for 13-mile loops beginning at 6 am and 9 am.
I'm also going to be running 18 on Sunday at Mission Trails Regional Park so let me know if your interested!
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Last week, 80 miles (new personal record)
4/30: 16M Run-commute
5/2: 16M Run-commute
5/3: 30M Cuyamaca State Park
5/4: 18M Mission Trails Regional Park
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