Turtle Training : 2008 : December

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Ran a short trail run yesterday morning behind the Annapolis HS in the woods. Great run with nice views of the upper South River. Ran slow and only 5 miles, but my calves hurt today -- maybe the hills are more than I'm used to? Feeling better now, but I skipped my long run this morning and an hoping/planning to do the 16 planned miles tomorrow instead.

Too much Christmas food not to!

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Back on Track

Posted by Steve Carton Dec 15, 2008

Well, after a week off, I ran a mid-distance long run -- 14 miles Saturday morning with the Bluepoint winter training group in the Annapolis area. Cold at the start, but nice after two miles. I was overdressed and ended up leaving my jacket at the 2-mile water stop and then picking it up when I got back there (at 12 miles). I really need to learn that lesson - I will warm up!

The run was excellent. Lots of hill work. I managed a 10 minute pace throughout, which wasn't bad, though I'm trying to keep the LSDs under that - my goal for my spring marathon (B&A Trail, 3/1/09) is under 4:15 and maybe close to 4. But most of the speed will come from intervals and tempo work and less from the LSDs. So I'm happy with the run Saturday.

Anyway -- tempo tonight -- 6 miles @ about 9. Intervals Wednesday 6x800 at about 3:45. And then 16 on Saturday. Good plan

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A little time off

Posted by Steve Carton Dec 11, 2008

Well, I suppose I've been a slacker, but I haven't run for a week now. I guess I just needed some time off. Over the past couple of years, I've learned to listen to that feeling -- if I don't feel like running, then I don't run. I think I had a mild cold and that was keeping me down. I usually adhere to the attitude of "go out and run for 10 minutes, then either I'll feel like going on or I'll stop". But this week I haven't done even that, so I guess I really needed a break.

But I'm pumped to run again now, so my attitude is back on course and I'm rested and ready. If only the rain would stop...

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