Day 129 & 130 – 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 – 60 miles on Land/30 miles in the Pool

Next Race – To be determined

Wednesday, March 9, 2011 -

AM - 5 miles @ 6:34 mile pace, final 4 @ 6:27 pace.

PM - 5 miles @ 6:35 mile pace, final 4 @ 6:29 pace.  Drills and core.


Thursday, March 10, 2011 -

AM - 6 miles @ 36:40 (6:07 mile pace, final 4 miles were at 6:03 pace).

PM - (In the pool) 15 minute aqua-jog warm up w/ 5 x 20 second bursts (striders).

Workout - 12 x 65 seconds ALL OUT with 60 seconds aqua-jog rest (simulates hard 400's)

15 minute aqua-jog cool down.

Eric Wallor