Monday, May 25: 4:00 PM - 8 Miles, 52 min
Tuesday, May 26: 6:00 PM - Track WO w/ Mario, JP, & Tony
25 min w/u
8 x 400m w/ 1 minR - 71.4, 68.1, 66.3, 67.9, 66.4, 64.3, 63.2, 62.8 (Avg = 66.3)
28 min c/d
Wednesday, May 27: 0 Miles
Thursday, May 28: 6:00 PM - 12 Miles, 88 min w/ Lincoln crew
Friday, May 29: 7:00 PM - 10 Miles 72 min
Saturday, May 30: 9:00 AM - Track WO w/ Ari & Tony
26 min w/u
1600m w/ 3.5 minR - 4:37
2 x 800m w/ 2.5 minR - 2:14, 2:14
4 x 400m w/ 1.5 minR - 65, 64, 65, 63
26 min c/d
Sunday, May 31: 8:00 PM - 10 Miles, 64 min
Week Total = 60 Miles, 6 Sessions
June has arrived and I can't believe how we got here so fast. Most collegiates are now finished with their track seasons, and I am just getting started. I don't know if there will be much of a season to speak of since I really only have two races planned right now. However, depending on how those races go, I may start looking around for some others. Those two races I'm speaking of are a 3K and a 5K at the last two NB Boston Twilight meets. As many of you know, I've been trying to promote these meets quite a bit in recent weeks. Why? Well, first of all, because it is my team that is hosting them and I want to help make us look good and make our hard work become a success. Secondly, since I'll be competing in them myself, I want to get as much competition as I can to help provide an opportunity to run fast. Lastly, I fully support the sport and I think this has potential to be one of the better track series in the country. And if utilized by the people we're targeting, it could really help the sport and help raise the bar for the Boston area, as well as for athletes across the country.
For me, this will be just my third race of 2009 and my first track race since May of 2008. Even though it's been a crowded and bumpy road leading up to this point, I feel like I've made some good progress in my fitness. When I consider a combination of my toughness at the James Joyce Ramble, my composure in the 3K Time Trial, and the ease of my recent workouts, I feel confident that I can stick my nose in these races and actually be competitive. I don't have anything to hide as far as my goals and racing strategies. I've already stated publicly that I want to be sub 8:25 and sub 14:35 in these races, which I think are very reasonable goals, but really, I just want to race hard, be competitive, and finish the race feeling satisfied... feeling like I took some risks, feeling like I raced with confidence, and walk away feeling like I ran as close to my fitness level as I could. I think there will be some good performances all around and quality entertainment for anyone in attendance. So again, come out and run with us, or just come out and support the races and have a beer with us afterward. Either way, we'd enjoy your company so we hope to see you there.
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