Friday, July 31, 2015

Week After Revel Rockies

Very hot and humid week! 21.0 miles with a few miles on treadmill since yesterday it was lightening when I got home from work. 103.7 miles for month, a little low but it did take a lot of days to recover from Colorado. Hopefully, back to mid 30's next week.

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

REVEL Rockies 2015

It was my first time in CO. I loved the course but the downhill was tough and the altitude was tough for at least the first 10 miles. I had a lot of fun talked to a lot of people and I feel good 2 days after. I am using this as a long run for my 50k next month but take nothing from the race it was great.
Unfortunately, they did have a bus problem and the half did not take place. I'm not sure how people will take this I hope it does not negatively impact this race. There are way more pluses than minuses.
My only problem besides the road canter was the gels were introduced later in the run than they has said they would be handed out. I did carry 4 so I was OK. 3 stars out of 5.

Sunday, July 12, 2015

Week to Go

The Revel Marathon is in 1 week and I ran 10.2 miles today in mid to upper 80's to help prepare for the heat next weekend. Annemarie and I are excited to take our first trip to Colorado.

Thursday, July 02, 2015

Speed Work Redux #1

Speed work tonight on a track for the first time in years. New Saucony Ride 8.

Warm up 1.2 mi. 12:37:33

400 #1   1:46:49  7:13/
       #2   1:49:99  7:32/
       #3   1:45:12  7:02/
       #4   1:37:81  6:29/
       #5   1:39:35  6:43/
       #6   1:38:91  6:34/

Cool down 1.3 mi. 12:50:24

I feel good and I feel like this will help going forward.