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Gustav - Good morning!  You're doing a great job of keeping active. 

AFM - I've got 6 on the schedule this evening.  This week I'll be adding my long run back in.  That will bring me to 48 mpw.  If it starts to feel like a bit too much, I'll shorten up a run.  Since I've started running every day, I've noticed that if I need a rest I only need to cut my miles for a day.  That's pretty cool.  I think 40-48 miles is going to be my magic number for a while.  I'd like to maintain that as my base going into my training program for my first half marathon of the year.  After that first HM, I plan to take a week off and then start Phase I (base building) over again working toward my first full marathon in November. 

I know that's a long training plan for a marathon, but it's going to be my biggest race of 2013 and the result will be better times in all of my races anyway.  I was pleasantly surprised this weekend when I plugged my 5K time into the pace calculators, and saw that my new HM projections are under 2 hours.  Knowing that I can PR a 5K while maintaining such high mileage, and with all easy paced runs really helps with my patience as a runner.  I don't feel the need to constantly look for the next or newest speed workout to add to my week. 

Gustav - Good morning!  You're doing a great job of keeping active. 

 

AFM - I've got 6 on the schedule this evening.  This week I'll be adding my long run back in.  That will bring me to 48 mpw.  If it starts to feel like a bit too much, I'll shorten up a run.  Since I've started running every day, I've noticed that if I need a rest I only need to cut my miles for a day.  That's pretty cool.  I think 40-48 miles is going to be my magic number for a while.  I'd like to maintain that as my base going into my training program for my first half marathon of the year.  After that first HM, I plan to take a week off and then start Phase I (base building) over again working toward my first full marathon in November. 

 

I know that's a long training plan for a marathon, but it's going to be my biggest race of 2013 and the result will be better times in all of my races anyway.  I was pleasantly surprised this weekend when I plugged my 5K time into the pace calculators, and saw that my new HM projections are under 2 hours.  Knowing that I can PR a 5K while maintaining such high mileage, and with all easy paced runs really helps with my patience as a runner.  I don't feel the need to constantly look for the next or newest speed workout to add to my week. 

You will soon find that your running history is also determinative in how your marathon will go.  So, put as many miles as you can and be consistent, even before training starts.

Damaris - I hope your head feels better soon.  Hooray for half days though.  This time of year sucks in my industry.  I'll spend all day today trying to set appointments with people who have office parties, vacation time, etc.  Every other sales rep on the planet is doing the same thing I'm doing, and we're all competing for 30 minutes of time from the same darn people.  Ugh.

Thanks for the advice.  I'll be forever grateful to those who encouraged me to drop to the half marathon this year.  I was definitely not ready for a marathon yet, and I had so much fun with the half.  I really want my first marathon to be that kind of experience.  I know it's going to mean that much more to me, but I've seen so many of those threads that start out, "my first and last marathon", or, "I'll never run again".  I prefer the, "THAT WAS THE MOST AMAZING EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE".

Good morning everyone!!!

Gustav, thanks for starting us off, great job on the bike ride!

Awood, sounds like a good plan, I think building a strong base is the key to any successful plan.

Damaris, glad the migraine is gone, get some coffee!

AFM, 8 miles done this morning.  Day 27 of the holiday streak complete, 204 miles straight so far.

Hope everyone has a great day!

Morning Penguins!

I had a whole workout planned this morning. When I woke up I felt a little sluggish, but pushed it off anyway. Got ready, was feeling better. Got outside and started running ... then BAM!!!! Allergies kick in. Headache, nose running, coughing, sinus pressure. It happens every time it rains around here. I should have known better when I got up and it was raining outside. So after 1.5 miles, I gave up. Wasn't worth trying to kill myself over.

Gustav -- Good luck at the gym! Great job on the bike ride yesterday!

Awood -- GM! Good luck on your 6 this evening!

Docket -- Hope you feel better!

Bill -- Good luck on your 3 miles!

BAMF -- Great job on getting in 8 miles. WOW those are a lot of miles for one month!

Rach - Sometimes the sluggish feeling is your body's way of warning you.  We all know how hard you work, and one run being cut short isn't going to kill you.  Have a great day, and don't stress about your run this morning.