800 / 3 x 400 / 4 x 200

Objective : 800 / 3 x 400 / 4 x 200

Recovery : Full distance recovery

Keenyans : Me, Greg, Brad, Boj, and the Keene State Crew

Result :

2:12 / 65 / 63 / 60 / 29 / 30 / 29 / 27

Overview :  It was cold but nice and dry.  It was exciting to be back o Baker Street.  Something about it that makes you want to run fast and hard.  When I got there and got ready to change, I realized that I didn't pack my tights.  I was frustrated with myself and had to think quick.  I was a bit early and figured I would have time to head over to Ted's store.  They didn't have any men's tights in stock, so I grabbed a pair of women's large and rushed back over to the workout.  They worked out OK.  I didn't notice much of a difference except in the hip area.  I think they make my butt look big.

Jan 16 - Jan 22

Mon - 15 in Putney w/ Greg and Ferenc
Tue - 0
Wed - 10 miles w/ Track work
Thu -
Fri -
Sat -
Sun -
Total - 25 miles

Jan 9 - Jan 15

Mon - 0
Tue - 10 miles on Rail Trail with Gearge, Chris, Boj, Bryce, and Greg
Wed - 11 miles w/ track work
Thu - 13 miles in Putney w/ Greg and Ferenc
Fri -0
Sat - 19 w/ workout w/ Greg and Ferenc
Sun - 8 in freezing cold w/ Ferenc

Total - 61miles  (down week)

3 x 2 Mile

Objective : 3 x 2 mile

Recovery : 400 jog recovery

Keenyans : Me, Greg, James, Boj, Chris, Bryce, and Mason

Result :

519 / 515 = 10:34
503 / 455 = 9:58
502 / 225 = half mile short (pulled the plug I was getting too excited)

Overview :  I feel good about the workout.  I wanted to do the last set the same as the first but I have yet to master this drill.  I am still happy about it though.  I am looking forward to getting strong and having a good spring.  The other guys looked good too.

Jan 2 - Jan 8

Mon - 16 miles w/ Greg, Ferenc, and Najem
Tue - 12 miles w/ George
Wed - 12 miles w/ track work
Thu - 13 miles in Putney w/ Pixie
Fri - 10
Sat - 10
Sun - 18 in Putney

Total - 91 miles

Dec 26 - Jan 1

Mon - 14 w/ Ferenc in Grafton
Tue - 13 w/ Greg in Putney
Wed - 11 miles w/ track work
Thu - 13 miles in Pisgah w/ Greg, Ferenc, and Mark
Fri - 10 miles w/ Josh, Greg, George, and Larry Sayers
Sat - 12 miles w/ Ferenc
Sun - 13 miles in Putney w/ Ferenc

Total - 86 miles

2000/1600/1200/800/200/200

Objective : 2000/1600/1200/800/200/200

Recovery : 400 jog after everything except 200 jog after 2's

Keenyans : Me, Greg, James, Bryce , Chloe. and Brie

Result :

621 / 504 / 345 / 219 / 29 / 29

Overview :  Light crew today.  Probably because of people being on vacation for the holidays.  Greg and I came up with this workout on our warmup.  It was fun.  I think the best part was the fact that every single lap in the session was faster than the previous.  It is a good feeling to run like that.  I have also set some goals for the next 6 months.  I have basically decided to bail on indoor and give myself a full 5 months to get ready for VCM.  I have noticed that my best racing and running is when I set a goal far out and build.  Most of my best performances are during a marathon cycle.  I have also decided to give the Grand Prix a go again.  It should line up nicely with VCM as the main goal.  I finally feel motivated to get after it and make a good long push.  I will have to see how it plays out.  I can't wait.