I just reached one of my main goals this morning! After my Stroke and Diabetes diagnosis one year ago I set a goal to be able to run I mile, then 5k and 10k non-stop. Today I just hit my last goal of 16.6k (TEN MILES)) this morning. 11:26/mile first half (57:10) 10:09/ mile Second half (50:44) Negative split - WOW! Total time 1:47:54 I felt the old racing instincts kick in for the second half of the run. I am sitting in front of my computer with my feet up and keyboard in my lap ,sipping on my large protein smoothy with a huge grin on my face. Here is my problem. I have no goals from here other than a half and maybe a full marathon next year. I am not sure where to go with my training. Do I start working on speed to get back to a repectable speed or do I continue to add 10 % to my long runs? If I start working on speed I may be risking injury(I've been there) but I know I definately am capable of running faster. I am blessed in that I am a forefoot runner naturally.I know my speed will improve if I transition from the flat foot plopping jogging style I am currently using to forefoot running. However, I am enjoying increasing my long runs each week even though I am really jogging as opposed to running. I could do both but I think it may be too hard on this old body. I don't want to do anything that will discourage me from moving forward but on the other hand I don't want to risk injury. I know, like Gregg, I tend to over think and analyze things. Any opinions or advise is welcome. Thanks, Dave

Thanks, Joe Actually my weekly milage has gone up more because I increased my daily runs. My long runs are closer to the 10%. Your probably right, my instincts tell me to focus on distance and perhaps very slowly start introducing some fartleks on my daily shorter runs. I am deathly afraid of injuries as that is what stopped my running completely 6 years ago and lead to my health issues. Dave