Racing throught the summer
Today is the beginning of my last hard week of training for the 50-miler on June 23. I have around 55 miles on the schedule for the week including a long run of up to 4 hours, plus a couple two hour runs. My right foot still does not feel 100%, I think I may have twisted the ankle slightly or pulled a muscle. During my run yesterday (14K/8.7M) it only bothered a bit at the beginning until I warmed up. In any case I am going to closely monitor this and downgrade my runs if need be. With less then three weeks left I don’t need to be pushing too hard, I already have enough mileage in the bank.
Looking ahead (again)
As I mentioned a couple posts ago I already have several races planned for the next several months. I originally wanted to run a 100K this year, but this won’t happen, so I am going to try to run a marathon (or further) a month until I’ve decided I’ve had enough (don’t you love clear goals ;-) I have three in three months behind me and my 50-miler will be 4/4.
- In July I am looking at two marathon options, either on July 7 or July 22.
- For August I have a marathon planned on the 26th.
- In September I am already signed up for the 25th annual Baden marathon in Karlsruhe on September 16.
- Finally, I am about a click away from signing up for either a 50K or 50M run on October 6. In my mind I am already at the start, I only need to solve a few logistical questions on this one…it requires a little more travelling.
All of these events will be run, as opposed to raced, I am more interested in holding up for the next consecutive race then setting records. In any case I am going to remain flexible and will skip an event if I feel my body needs a break. In order of priority I would say the ultra in October has rock star status.
I suppose after October I will slow down for awhile and let the body rest up for 2008. I said something like this to my wife this week…her reply…”What’s wrong, couldn’t you find any events for November and December?”…how did she know…
Comments
Wives are smart people. ;-) Hope you had a nice weekend!
Posted by: neca | June 4, 2007 3:31 PM
Yes, you boys think you're so clever.
That's an impressive race docket - 50K or 50M should end it with a bang.
Posted by: Lara | June 5, 2007 2:54 AM
I can't believe the 50 miler is right around the corner. You'll do that 100k one of these days.
Posted by: Rob | June 5, 2007 5:08 AM
Once again, I wish I had Jack's legs. :D
I take it that the wife's response had a certain air of sarcasm to it?
Posted by: Jon (was) in Michigan | June 6, 2007 2:13 AM
You are a machine!! And it's great that there are so many nearby events for you!!
Posted by: Rae | June 9, 2007 1:38 AM