Day 96, 97 & 98 – 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 – 70 miles

Next Races – 3k @ Wisconsin-Parkside in Kenosha, WI on Friday, February 4, 2011

Mile and 800m @ University of Chicago in Chicago, IL on Saturday, February 19, 2011

Friday, February 4, 2011 -

AM - 2 miles @ 7:00 mile pace (14:00).  Shake-out run to get blood flowing.

PM - 3k race = First place @ 8:39 (Season PR)

Saturday, February 5, 2011 - 7 miles @ 6:30 mile pace (45:30).

Sunday, February 6, 2011 - 15 mile long run @ 6:15 mile pace (1:34:00).