Day 115, 116, 117, 118 & 119 – 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

Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 60 minutes continuous run in the pool.

Thursday, February 24, 2011 -

AM - 5 miles on dry land.  6:30 mile average pace for run.

PM - Workout (in the pool) - 15 minute warm up with 5 x 20 second strides.

                            2 x 2:30 bursts (simulating 800's) w/ 90 second jog rest

                            15 minute cool down jog

Friday, February 25, 2011 -

AM - 5 miles @ 6:30 mile pace.

PM - 5 miles @ 6:30 mile pace.

Total miles = 10

Saturday, February 26, 2011 -

AM - Workout (on treadmill) - 1 mile warm up on stationary bike, then 1.75 miles on treadmill @ 6:40 then: 

.50 mile @ 6:00

.50 mile @ 6:18

.50 mile @ 5:40

.50 mile @ 6:18

.50 mile @ 5:20

.50 mile @ 5:00

.50 mile @ 6:18

.50 mile @ 4:38

.50 mile @ 6:18

1.50 mile @ 6:00

PM - 5 miles @ 6:28 mile pace.

Total miles = 14

Sunday, February 27, 2011 - Long run. 12 miles @ 6:15 mile pace on treadmill and then 37 continuous minutes of running in the pool.

Total miles = 18

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