Day 111, 112, 113 & 114 – 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 – In the Pool

Next Race – 5k @ Notre Dame or North Central College on Saturday, March 4, 2011

Saturday, February 19, 2011 - 2 miles @ 7:00 pace.  No race today.

Sunday, February 20, 2011 - 1 hour and 40 minutes of continuous pool running at a medium-hard pace.  Simulates a long run.

Monday, February 21, 2011 - 

AM - 50 minutes of continuous pool running at medium-hard pace.

PM - 30 minutes of continuous pool running at a hard pace.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011 -

AM - 50 minutes of continuous pool running at a hard pace.

PM - 15 minute warm-up w/ 5 x 20 seconds bursts (simulates striders)

Pool Workout - 5 x 5 minutes very hard w/ 2 minute jog (simulates mile repeats)

15 minute cool down

Eric Wallor