Day 78 & 79 – 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 – 70 miles

Next Race – 3000m on Saturday, January 22, 2011 @ University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (My Alma Mater) in Champaign, IL

Monday, January 17, 2011 -

AM - 6 miles @ 6:10 mile pace (37:00).  Ran on the treadmill and felt light on my feet.

PM - 2 mile warm up @ 6:30 mile pace (13:00)

8 x 600m @ 1:43.5 (69 second pace) w/ 400m jog recovery, starting ever 3:40.

2 mile cool down @ 6:30 mile pace (13:00).

Total miles = 15

Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - 

AM - 4 miles @ 6:30 mile pace (26:00).

PM - 4 miles @ 6:30 mile pace (26:00).

Total miles = 8


Eric Wallor