Day 80, 81, 82, 83 & 84 – 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

Wednesday, January 19, 2011 -

AM - 6 miles @ 6:10 mile pace (37:00).

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

Workout - 10 x 300m @ 49 seconds (4:24 mile pace) w/ 200m jog starting every 1:54

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


Thursday, January 20, 2011 -

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

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


Friday, January 21, 2011 - Pre-Meet run.  5 miles @ 6:25 mile pace (32:00)


Saturday, January 22, 2011 -

AM - 2 mile morning run @ 7:00 mile pace (14:00).

PM - 3000m race @ The University of Illinois Armory Track, Champaign, IL.  Race = 8:41 (69.5 second 400m pace)


Sunday, January 23, 2011 - 14 mile long run @ 6:20 mile pace (1:28:20). 


Total mileage for the week = 71



Eric Wallor