Greetings Boston Bound Masters -- I hope the taper madness isn't too much. 9 days and you storm Hopkinton! Have an awesome time... A solid week for me. The quality is there, but still struggling with the hip (lack of range of motion causing problems in other areas). I am doing what I am supposed to and hope that it will start resolving itself soon since we are coming into racing season. Thanks for keeping this thread alive. When I try to justify sleeping in and skipping my morning runs, this keeps me honest. Here's the details of my week...

Day	Actual	Commentary
Sun – AM	16.1 in 2:00:48.23	Legs a little beat-up from the 85+ mile week and the hilly course yesterday. Lifting will be a unique treat this afternoon...
Sun – PM	Weights	As predicted – a unique treat with a “special” workout.
Mon – AM	4.3 in 35:13.46	Schlog with the dog
Mon – PM	7.25 in 53:13.29	Felt pretty good throughout. Includes 8 30 second hill repeats. Used a different hill that is a bit longer but not quite as steep. Nice to switch it up...
Tues – AM	4.3 in 33:17.4	Nice to sleep in a bit and get in a run. A little fast, cuz gotta hurry to get to PT...
Tues – PM	11.2 in 1:18:56.5	3, 2, 1 workout. 3 Miles @ 5k pace (or equivalent effort), 5 minute recovery, 2 miles @ 2 mile pace (or equivalent effort) , 5 minute recovery and 1 mile @ 1 mile pace (or equivalent effort).
Wed – AM	4.3 in 34:32.82	Nice run with Rosie. Made sure to keep it easy by HR. Left hip tight, but nothing major.
Wed – PM	10.4 in 1:11:19.55	Hip a bit stiff tonight. Better start stepping up the exercises!!!
Thu – AM	4.31 in 34:19.47	Another crisp/clear morning. Big, full moon in the west. Nice to get out a little later and watch the sign rise.
Thu – PM	REST	KeeMan’s track meet
Fri – AM	6.1 in 45:31.01	Dropped the car off for an oil change and ran home...
Fri – PM	6.3 in 43:25.77	Running down to pick up car. Ran by HR, looking to have AHR at 140 -- looks like I succeeded!
Sat – AM	11.65 in 1:22:36	3x1 mile @ 6:30 3:00 active recovery 3x1:00 hard/easy 3x1 mile @ 6:30 3x1:00 hard/easy
Sat – PM	REST	Watching the Masters
Total	86.2 in 10:33.13	A solid week – surprised to be above 85 with a missed run and “only” 16 last Sunday. Legs/hips still tight. I hope they start loosening up soon so that I can get some top-end speed. Right now I don’t think I can really compete in shorter races… 

Have a most excellent week everyone!

This was a cut back week: M-12.5 T- 15K including strides W- rest T-25K including 3X6k at 4 minute per k F-rest S- 34K S-rest Total: 86K

51.44 BF Miles http://www.barefootrunner.org/09weeklymileage/weekending4-12-09.htm