Author: Mark Allman

Some days the training run isn’t too bad. Other days it feels like you’re running through quicksand. Today was closer to the latter. Just a day to put your head down and grind it out.

Today’s run was a 10.6 mile rolling hills route. Pace was 9:31. Weight was 149.2.

A very warm, sticky morning. Temperature at 5AM was around 74 and the feel-like was well over 80. Good training weather.

Today’s run was a 5.3 mile relatively flat route. Pace was 9:43. Weight was 150.0.

Today was a cross-training and recovery day. I’d rather get out and do something the day after a long run instead of just taking a day off.

Today’s bike ride was a relatively flat 7.15 mile route. Pace was 4:35. Weight was 150.0.

It’s Sunday, so that means a long run. Took it easy and didn’t push. First get the distance up and then start working on pace improvements.

Today’s run was a 17.3 mile rolling hills route. Pace was 10:06. Weight was 150.0.

Today’s run was four loops of a rather short course by the house that includes a 0.15 mile hill that averages about a 10% grade, with the short part of it at 13%. Total distance is 3.8 miles. Pace was 9:38. Weight was 150.0.

Today’s run was the same 10.6 rolling hills route as yesterday. Yesterday was cool and clear. Today it’s a bit warmer with light rain. Pace was 9:49. Weight was 149.2.

Today’s run was a 10.6 mile rolling hills route on a cool, clear early morning. Nice and cool (around 50 degrees). Pace was 9:35. Weight was 150.2.

Today’s run was a long 14.73 mile rolling hills course. Pace was 9:52. Weight was 151.2.

Today’s run was four loops of a rather short course by the house that includes a 0.15 mile hill that averages about a 10% grade, with the short part of it at 13%. Total distance is 3.8 miles. Pace was 9:20. Weight was 148.8.

Today’s run was a 6.0 mile hills route. Pace was 9:39. Weight was 150.0.