Day 102, 103, 104 & 105 – 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 – Mile and 800m @ University of Chicago in Chicago, IL on Saturday, February 19, 2011

Thursday, February 10, 2011 -

AM - 6 miles @ 6:10 mile pace.

PM - 2 mile warm up @ 12:00

Workout - 5 miles alternating 400m hill @ 72 second pace w/ 400m recovery on flat in 1:45
1st 3 - 3.5% incline
Next 4 - 4.0% incline
Last 3 - 4.5% incline

2 mile cool down @ 12:20


Friday, February 11, 2011 - 6 miles @ 6:30 mile pace.


Saturday, February 12, 2011 - My birthday!  16 mile long run @ 6:15 mile pace.  11 miles outside and 5 inside on the treadmill.


Sunday, February 13, 2011 -

AM - 8 miles @ 6:20 mile pace.  Finished the last 3 miles under 6:00 mile pace.

PM - 4 miles @ 6:15 pace.  Ran on treadmill inside.


Eric Wallor