Excuses Week

Yeah, so this was not a good week.  Let the litany of excuses begin.  Monday started off the week well, an easy 6 turned into an easy 7, so ahead of schedule right?  Tuesday was a planned 9 mile progression with grand plans to get down in the 6:40 range at the end of 8 or 9 miles.  I seriously must have been battling the flu bug that is going around, because not only did I not do the run, I only completed less than 5 miles, all at an easy pace and all with a very elevated heart rate (EXCUSE #1)  I knew I had a very busy work schedule this week, so I planned an off week, but Wednesday was so busy at work, I had to take the day off completely! (EXCUSE #2)  Wednesday night we went to a club to watch my son perform.  He went on late and played much longer that we thought he would, which meant I didn't get to sleep until about 2:00 am, which is about 4 plus hours past my bedtime.  I had to get up early Thursday for another busy day at work, which you guessed it; another day off! (EXCUSE #3)  Not sure why I missed Friday.  While I have solid excuses for the other missed work-outs, I chalk this one up to just being lazy. NON-EXCUSE #4)  Saturday and Sunday I completed my planned work outs, but with all the missed days, I only could muster about 35 miles this week.  Aaarrghh!

 

Also, after Sunday's workout, I probably need to rethink my goal for the Dam to Dam.  I ran 11 miles on Sunday with plans to do about 5 or 6 at or below HMP, but could only muster a couple.  Think I will aim low for a sub 1:35 and leave the extreme A goal of sub 1:30.

 

The week ahead looks pretty good, so I don't plan any excuses and hope to be back in the 50 to 60 mile range again.

Best,
Rick