I needs to get seriously lazy on October 23rd.

Last Week

After my wednesday speedwork, I took the rest of the week off. I was still having pain in my legs. We travelled to San Diego and due to a hellacious travel evening, and many family committments, I didn't get my 17 miler in.

This week

Monday - rest
Tuesday - 5 miles with 6x100 m strides
Wednesday - 10 miles with 4x1200 at 6:30-6:40 pace (treadmill)
Thursday - 10 miles
Friday- rest


I am not missing any runs this last hard week of training. During taper, I think I may need to give my legs a little more TLC than Pfitzinger allows for. I will keep the integrity of the system, but I may drop some of the short 4-5 milers for extra rest. At this point, I see no use in doing a 4 mile run, as long as I get my speedwork run and long run in.

It's getting harder to get up in the morning and do the runs in the dark and chilly weather. I feel good once I start, but it's the first step that's the hardest.

We made our airline reservations for a short trip to Italy in November. I am going to visit a hospital that has a noted expert that performs a particularly new procedure I do. I hope to get some insight on how he does it and improve my procedure as well. We will be going to Venice for a few days before returning to Milan for my observation. In all, it is one week.