Training Log - July 23 thru July 29 - 2007

Monday - 8
7:45 pm. Time: 1:06:07 (8:15/mile).
Started out okay but by the end my calves and achilles really were tight.
Splits: 1 - 8:24; 2 - 8:05; 3 - 8:16; 4 - 8:10; 5 - 8:14; 6 - 8:14; 7 - 8:19; 8 - 8:21

Tuesday - 4
8:30 pm. Run 1.45 before pilates and then finished up the rest after. Run to pilates felt like crap! I've had stomach issues all day and calf and achilles were so so tight. Much better after pilates session!! Thank you trainer Jen!

Wednesday - 9
4:45 am. Time: 1:15:28 (8:23/mile).
Warm up, quarter repeat simulation 16 x 90" with 1' recovery jog between each, 4' jog recovery after the 16 "quarters", 1 x 6' hard effort, cool down. Calves and achilles much much better. Leg turnover wasn't the greatest so things stayed at moderate effort but it was a relief to not have my achilles and calves hurt anymore. Workout done as a continuous run. Splits: 1 - 9:14, 2 - 9:08; 3 - 8:09, 4 - 8:07; 5 - 8:04; 6 - 8:25; 7 - 8:02; 8 - 7:43; 9 - 8:38.

Thursday - 9
7:30pm. Time: 1:15:45 (8:25/mile).
Continuing stomach problems so I had to make a quick stop at the library. Run a little labored but it was also warm. Splits: 1 - 8:47; 2 - 8:20; 3 - 8:25; 4 - 8:15; 4.47 - 3:38 (potty stop, turn off garmin), 5.47 - 8:19; 6.47 - 8:28; 7.47 - 8:25; 8.47 - 8:21; 9 - 4:42.

Friday - 6.8
5:00 am.
Easy paced run.

Saturday - 7.63
8:00 am. Time: 1:06:17 (8:41/mile).
Pretty tired after a tough pilates session. Ran into pregnant friend pushing her baby jogger and I spent a little while run/chatting with her before moving on. Splits: 1 - 7:42; 2 - 8:23; 3 - 8:33; 4 - 8:22; 5 - 8:20; 6 - 8:17; 7 - 8:42; 7.63 - 8:07.

Sunday - 17
7:45 am. Time: 2:18:22 (8:08/mile).
All running partners gone I had to face this run on my own and I was kind of bummed as I really hate running long by myself but it needed to get done so out the door I went. From the first few minutes I knew it was going to be a good day. Course was rolling hills with it being harder in the second half.
I used today's run to experiment with different energy gels and hydration to see what I might start leaning to for the marathon in October. I used GU, shot blocks, Accelerade, and plain water. Every half hour I took something and plenty of water. Turns out that I get more from GU then from the shot blocks but I'm not sure on the Accelerade vs plain water. Will play with that next time.
Splits 1 - 8:29; 2 - 8:08; 3 - 8:10; 4 - 8:14; 5 - 7:51; 6 - 8:21; 7 - 8:20; 8 - 8:15; 9 - 8:05; 10 - 8:00; 11 - 8:00; 12 - 8:07; 13 - 7:54; 14 - 8:04; 15 - 8:11; 16 - 8:06; 17 - 8:10.

Weekly Summary
Total Miles: 61.4 miles
Kind of a hard week as I was fighting stomach/intestinal issues all week. Nothing bad enough to keep me down but a drain most of the week. The week did end up good as I finally got better and I had a solid long run on Sunday and I just popped over 60 miles for the week. I plan on working next week very hard before backing off again for Chicago Distance Classic on Aug 12th.