DWD Week

Runs
Mon- Rest
Tues- 4 miles plus strides
Wed- 8.2 miles, (4.25 warm up, 5x600 at 6:30 pace, 1.25 cooldown) 
Thurs-11 miles
Fri-Rest
Sat- 14 miles - DWD- Hills
Sun - rest

Total: 37.2 miles

Mon:- Rest

Tues: - 5 miles (supposed to do 8, but just felt tired)

Wed: 9 miles (2 warm up, 5x1000 at 6:30-6:20 pace, 3 cooldown- on the treadmill)

I bought new shoes (Trusty Brooks Adrenaline GTS-6 in a bright yellow) and I have been religiously stretching and occasionally taking ibuprofen. The pain is much less when I am running fast and more when I am running slow. Also, I stopped wearing my dress shoes to work which have little cushioning. By wearing shoes with more cushioning, I don't feel the thigh pain during the day. I think I will be able to overcome this, but my pace is still a question mark. My 1000m repeats this week were really great. I was able to keep teh pace without too much difficulty or pain. I finally se a glimmer of hope that some speed is developing. I have a 12 miler tonight (I slept in this morning. My son climed into bed with us and I just couldn't get out and run.) this weekend I have a definign run. A 17 miler with 14 at Marathon pace. This will tell me a lot.

Garden:
We are still getting some tomatoes. Some of the Heirloom varieties are becoming ripe now. It is really nice. We made a Thai Stir Fry and used some Thai Basil from our garden. My favorite vegetable, okra, has been disappointing this year. I have one okra to show for my gardening work.

Next week is N's 3rd birthday. We have a little family party for him and then a few weeks later, teh big kid frenzy at the local Little Gym. Should be loads of fun. I haven't figured out what to buy him yet.

I have a lot of travel in the next few months and it will impact some training. Some will be after the marathon.

San Diego
Minneapolis
Boston
Milan/Venice
New York City
Dallas

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