Luke Humphrey
Running, United States

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Fall Marathon Training: Week #8

Fall Marathon Training 8/23/10-8/29/10   This was my second week above 140 miles. I have been up to this range before, but not since I did one week at 140 back in March of 2009. It’s really not as hard as you would think. I get up and run. Then I go to work. Then I come home, run, eat dinner and pass out. I may be weird, but for some reason, I find peace in the simplicity of it.   Anyway, here’s my log from last week:   Monday:

Date: 08/23/2010 8:00:00 AM
Type: Easy Run
Distance: 14 mi
Time: 1:29:10 (6:22 / mi)
Comments: Another day, another 14 miler.
 
Date: 08/23/2010 6:30:00 PM
Type: Easy Run
Distance: 8.25 mi
Time: 52:56 (6:24 / mi)
Comments: Easy after work.
  Tuesday:
Date: 08/24/2010 7:30:00 AM
Workout: Long Run
Course:  
Distance: 22 mi
Time: 2:02:30.00 (5:34 / mi)
Warmup/Cooldown: 0 mi
Comments: Hot from the gun. Anywhere from 5:15-5:50. Cooled down 2 miles at 6:30 pace.
    Wednesday:
Date: 08/25/2010 8:00:00 AM
Type: Easy Run
Course: Twinkler
Distance: 14 mi
Time: 1:32:50 (6:37 / mi)
Temperature: 61°F to 70°F
Wind: Light Breeze
Conditions: Sunny & Dry
Intensity: Moderate
Overall Feeling: Average
Comments: I think a group decision to take it easier today.
 
Date: 08/25/2010 6:30:00 PM
Type: Easy Run
Distance: 7 mi
Time: 45:50 (6:32 / mi)
Temperature: 71°F to 80°F
Wind: No Wind
Conditions: Sunny & Dry
Intensity: Moderate
Overall Feeling: Average
Comments: Easy after work. Felt pretty decent.
    Thursday
Date: 08/26/2010 8:00:00 AM
Type: Easy Run
Distance: 14.15 mi
Time: 1:29:15 (6:18 / mi)
Temperature: 51°F to 60°F
Wind: Light Breeze
Conditions: Sunny & Dry
Intensity: Moderate
Overall Feeling: Average
Comments: Another 14 miler in the books.
 
Date: 08/26/2010 6:30:00 PM
Type: Easy Run
Distance: 7.15 mi
Time: 47:15 (6:36 / mi)
Comments: Easy after work. Down Tienken to Trail up University and home.
    Friday:
Date: 08/27/2010 8:00:00 AM
Workout: 2x4miles
Course: Boat Launch
Distance: 8 mi
Time: 40:06.00 (5:00 / mi)
Warmup/Cooldown: 7 mi
Temperature: 61°F to 70°F
Wind: Light Breeze
Conditions: Sunny & Dry
Intensity: Moderate
Comments: Weather was great, felt pretty decent. Just a little tired from the mileage.

20:03
6:19
20:02
 
Date: 08/27/2010 2:00:00 PM
Type: Easy Run
Distance: 4.15 mi
Time: 28:15 (6:48 / mi)
Temperature: 71°F to 80°F
Wind: Light Breeze
Conditions: Sunny & Dry
Intensity: Easy
Comments: Easy from the hospital at lunch. Surprise retirement party for coworker after work.
  Saturday:
Date: 08/28/2010 8:00:00 AM
Type: Easy Run
Course: Shephard Loop
Distance: 14 mi
Time: 1:32:20 (6:35 / mi)
Temperature: 51°F to 60°F
Wind: Light Breeze
Conditions: Sunny & Dry
Intensity: Moderate
Overall Feeling: Average
Comments: Easy run with a small group today.
 
Date: 08/28/2010 6:00:00 PM
Type: Easy Run
Distance: 6.4 mi
Time: 43:13 (6:45 / mi)
Temperature: 81°F to 90°F
Wind: Light Breeze
Conditions: Sunny & Dry
Intensity: Moderate
Overall Feeling: Average
Comments: Felt like old times with the crew!
    Sunday:
Date: 08/29/2010 8:00:00 AM
Type: Easy Run
Distance: 16 mi
Time: 1:39:32 (6:13 / mi)
Temperature: 61°F to 70°F
Wind: Light Breeze
Conditions: Sunny & Dry
Intensity: Moderate
Overall Feeling: Average
Comments: Legs a little beat up, but probably should be at this point.
 
Date: 08/29/2010 6:00:00 PM
Type: Easy Run
Distance: 4.1 mi
Time: 27:42 (6:45 / mi)
Temperature: 81°F to 90°F
Wind: Light Breeze
Conditions: Sunny & Dry
Intensity: Easy
Overall Feeling: Average
Comments: Pretty hot out. Took it easy with Morg, Reneau, and Yacho
    About 146 miles this week. The highest I have been in years. Try for 150 for the next two weeks and then start bringing it down.  

Posted By:Luke Humphrey On 31 Aug 2010 AT 12:54 | 0 COMMENTS
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