Welcoming Spring!

Monday, March 3: 8:30 AM - 6 Miles, 40 min in Winchester
Tuesday, March 4: 6:30 PM - Track Workout @ Reggie (~10 Miles)
23 min w/u, 5x 1200 w/ 1mr-3:33, 3:31, 3:33, 3:34, 3:34, 21 min c/d
Wednesday, March 5: 8:00 PM - 6 Miles, 40 min in Winchester
Long Day, legs were heavy
Thursday, March 6: 8:30 AM - 4 Miles, 28 min along the river and up to the park. Nice day, would have liked to run further but just didn't have time.
Friday, March 7: 11:00 AM - 4 Miles, 28 min along the river
6:30 PM - Track Workout @ Reggie (~13 Miles)
22 min w/u, 1200 @ 3:36 (2mr) 10 min tempo @ 5:00 pace (2mr) 1200 @ 3:30 (2mr) 10 min tempo @ 5:00 pace (2mr) 1200 @ 3:25, 24 min c/d
Saturday, March 8: 8:30 AM - 4 Miles, 28 min along the river
Another long day, legs were tired
Sunday, March 9: 10:00 AM - 10 Miles, 71 min in the Fells w/ Maloney and Carter

Week Total = 57 Miles, 2 track workouts

This week was a busy one. Since I got back from Ireland, I've had a lot going on and haven't had a chance to really relax much. Most of this has been work related. There have been a lot of changes at what was once lovingly called "The Edge". I won't go into it too much, but I'll just say that it has been a less enjoyable environment than it once was. I'm still making the best of what I'm dealt with, but I have a feeling there will be some obstacles ahead.

Despite, the recent changes in my work life, I am really looking forward to this spring and the opportunities/experiences that will accompany it. I have made some progress in planning out my race schedule but still have to discuss it more with Kevin before making it official. I will say that I plan on doing at least three big 5Ks (by big I mean ones with multiple guys going under 14 minutes) and will be visiting Hayward field at least once, probably twice, before the trials. I plan on traveling a little more than I have in past years because that's what you have to do in order to find fast 5Ks. So for any of you New Englanders out there, you may not have a chance to see much of the JC experience at work this season. But no need to fear! ...that's what this blog is for. I will keep you all up to date on any progress and give you all the juicy details on a weekly basis.

So speaking of running, I've been doing some! I started back with workouts this week and they actually felt good. Tuesday was really comfortable even with the short rest. Friday was a little longer and a little tougher but I felt strong and surprised myself in the second half. My mileage isn't very high yet, which hasn't been helped by my recent schedule. I hope to get back up to the mid 70s in a couple weeks and hit a few 80-85s before I start racing in April.

I had the last couple days off from work so I took the opportunity to head up to Maine, relax a little, and spend some time with the fam. For those Maine-iacs reading this, I have to say I feel sorry for you. There is a TON of snow up here still and I do not envy anyone running in this stuff. This past week in Medford has been rather nice and I've actually gotten back onto the TRAILS a couple times and even had a couple runs in SHORTS! I emphasized those two words because I am really excited about both of them and really anxious to have nicer weather around the corner (hopefully). I look forward to long runs through the fells and over in lincoln and hope the softer ground will help as I build my mileage back up to where it was in the fall. So bring on the warmer weather and lets keep our fingers crossed that we're done with all this winter crap.

Stay tuned for next weeks post as I'll have Ras recaps and a more definite race schedule coming at you.