Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Day 17 – 2012 United States Olympic Marathon Trials Journey

US Olympic Trials Marathon Qualifying Standard – 2:19:00 or under
My goal – 2:18:59 or under
Current PR – 2:30:03
Current Weeks Mileage Goal – 70 miles
Next Race – Palatine Turkey Trot 5 mile race in Palatine, Illinois on Thursday, November 25, 2010

Wednesday, November 17, 2010 -

AM - 4 miles @ 6:30 pace.  I ran at 6:55 pace for this run.  It took me a little while to get going as I was very tight/little sore from yesterday's 6 x 1000m workout.  I was fine with taking the pace a little slower for this run, especially knowing I had another 4 mile run in the afternoon.  After my run I stretched and got a routine of 10 different drills in.  Drills are key to keeping and improving form and also to help prevent injury.

PM - 4 miles at 6:30 pace.  I was a lot looser for this run and was able to hit right at 6:30 mile pace.  I ran on the grass at Harper College, which helped soften the impact on my body.  After the run I got a good set of abs in, stretched and called it a day.

Got a fast track workout tomorrow.  11 x 400m @ 71 seconds, I am excited to get some turn-over in my legs.  Talk to you tomorrow.


Eric Wallor

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