It was a big week and and went a long way in giving me that much needed inspiration. First, it was a big mileage week. I managed 80 miles for the first time since my last training cycle. Gotta be honest it felt pretty effortless. Worked in my normal Tuesday track workout with great success and a pretty nice race, which I will get to in a bit. Secondly, I managed my first 20 miler of the cycle, so this is finally feeling like marathon training again. Finally, I was able to cap my week off with the Irish Day 8k in St. Paul and managed to break 30 minutes for the first time (29:46) for a bright and shiny PR. I've said this before in this blog, but a PR at 51 is incredibly satisfying. Proof that my best days are still ahead of me, not in the rear view mirror. Add in a couple of doubles and you've got one helluva week! Next up is the Get in Gear 10k. I never thought I would be uttering these words at 51, but after today's performance, I think a sub 37 is within reach. Really? Did I just say that?
Happy Running!
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