It has begun! I am 7 runs into my 21-week training schedule, with 50 miles knocked out so far. This weekend I have a 10 miler and a 6 miler scheduled, I’ll probably do the 10 miler solo on the roads on Saturday and then join the CTRC for the Sunday run. I’m very excited because the Sunday run has been pushed back to 9am from 8am, so I get to sleep in for an extra hour!

I’ll be running a half marathon on the 14th of November at Walnut Creek – it’s a very hilly course and it will be my first half, so I’m not looking to set any world records here, but it is a beautiful trail and I’m sure I’ll have a blast! Last time I was out at Walnut Creek I managed to fall three times during the run (the bruises are spectacular) so hopefully I can bring that number down next Saturday.

This Week:

M – no run! Just relaxing and doing some homework.
T – A very fun 5 miles run on the road, the treadmill, and the track. I was very surprised to have run at an average pace of 9:20 for these miles! I need to slow down my recovery miles for sure.
W – Weekly tempo run, 6 miles scheduled
Th – For running class we’re doing a deep water run at the gym, and I’ll get in my scheduled 4 miles around that somehow
F – Another rest day! Probably weights and core training.
S – 10 mile long run @ Marathon Pace
Su – 6 miles with CTRC @ Easy pace

Weekly Mileage: 35 miles

Happy running!