Ran a 20 miler this morning in some heat and humidity. We've been complaining about snow, cold, wind and sleet for so long and it was nice to whine about the heat and humidity for a change. Warm weather training is a gift and helps toughen you up for bad conditions that may arise in a June marathon, in Duluth, on the 22nd. Legs felt good throughout the run and never reached the petrified tree trunk stage that they did last week. Managed a good 8:10 pace throughout and was happy with the result. Had a key run Wednesday, with 14 miles at an 8 minute pace in the morning, followed by 6 easy miles that night. I am convinced that the key to my success at Des Moines last year were these Wednesday work outs. No need to run them hard, but having two days a week with 20 miles or more is really beneficial. My other key workout was a Saturday treadmill run (Thunderstoms) where I did a nice 11 mile progression run from a 9 minute pace at mile 1 to a 6:05 pace for mile 11. Finished up with another 90 mile week and feeling good. All systems are go.
Happy and sad news this week. It was prom week, so we got to see our daughter all dolled up and looking beautiful. Just as the limo was pulling away with its cargo of well dressed teenagers, my wife received a call that her mother had passed way. Grandma Henny, we will miss you. This year's running of Grandmas Marathon is dedicated to you. Here's to the Great Oaken!
Happy Running!
Rick
Sounds like things are coming together. Personally, I've never used the terms "90 miles" and "feeling good" in the same sentence.
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