Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Day 49 & 50 – 2012 United States Olympic Marathon Trials Journey

United States Olympic Trials Marathon Qualifying Standard – 2:19:00 or under
My goal – 2:18:59 or under
Current PR – 2:30:03
Current Week’s Mileage Goal – 80 miles
Next Race – 1 mile and 800m on Friday, January 14, 2011 @ Lewis University in Romeoville, IL

Sunday, December 19, 2010 - 12 mile long run @ 6:20 mile pace.  I did the first 8 miles outside around Chicago and finished the last 4 inside on the treadmill.  The first 6 miles of this run there was a lot of stop and starting because the LSD Path was full of snow and ice so I had to run on inner Lake Shore Drive and Michigan Ave.  The first 6 miles I was at about 6:20-6:35 pace consistently depending on the footing.  The last 2 miles outside were an out and back heading south on the LSD Path from Navy Pier and that was clear so I was able to run 6:20 or a little faster.  I ran the final 4 miles on the treadmill in 24:15 (6:11 mile pace).  I feeling pretty tired from yesterday's 2 mile race, but overall the long run felt good as usual.  I took an Epsom salt bath to help relax my muscles and to relieve the pain and tightness in my legs.


Monday, December 20, 2010 -

AM - 7 miles @ 6:25 mile pace (44:55).  Ran outside and did an out and back heading south on LSD Path.  I was feeling little more tired today than yesterday, so I took a little longer to get into the pace I needed to be at.  Once I warmed up I was able to get in the 6:25 rhythm and finished the run in 45:40 (6:32 pace).

PM - 3 miles @ 6:20 mile pace (19:00).  I was feeling good for this run.  Did this on the treadmill and ran 18:40 (6:13 mile pace).  I got a really good stretch after the run because I was really tight from the last 3 days.

Talk to you tomorrow.


Eric Wallor

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