Day 90 & 91 – 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

Goal race to qualify for the 2012 Olympic Trials - Grandma's Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota on Saturday, June 18, 2011

Current Week’s Mileage Goal – 85 miles

Next Race – 3000m on Saturday, February 5, 2011 @ Notre Dame University (Meyo Invitational) in South Bend, Indiana

Saturday, January 29, 2011 -

AM - 30th Ave Drill - 9 miles in 52:30 (5:50 average per mile) run like this:

1.5 miles @ 6:15 mile pace (9:22)

0.75 mile in 67, 72, 77 (3:36)

2 miles @ 6:00 mile pace (12:00)

0.50 mile in 72 (2:24)

2 miles @ 6:00 mile pace (12:00)

0.75 mile in 77, 72, 67 (3:36)

1.5 miles @ 6:18 mile pace (9:27)

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

Sunday, January 30, 2011 - 16 mile long run @ 6:15 mile pace (1:40:00)

Eric Wallor