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Up early and didn't sleep great last night. But felt good to be out. I enjoyed the cool of the morning and a spectacular moon as it set to the West.  Legs were surprisingly fresh. I didn't push it going out. Coming back I did some strides. Working on my leg turnover and going to build speed over the next 7 weeks. Goal to hit 60 miles this week and cross-train afew times. 

I felt alittle sick yesterday afternoon so I did't get a second workout in. After a great nights rest I felt much better today and was ready to hit it hard. Temps were warm and battled the wind too. Running in the afternoon takes more energy from me but I believe you must slowly condition yourself to do it to prepare for summer racing. Went from my house out 5 miles and came back to meet Kent. I did 10x400 and struggled keeping my speed up at times but felt like I got what I needed to do.

Did a morning and a afternoon workout.Both were lite but lifted weights for the first time in a few weeks. Felt good but needed more miles inorder to meet my goal of 60 miles for the week.

With the cold rainy day I decided to stay indoors and run on the treadmill. Worked with the weights and feel good about my effort but again needed more overall miles to meet my goal this week.

I met the group early at BSH and ran the Riverbottoms in S.F. Just wanted to get my miles in to get ready to run the Ice Breaker 5K. With the week I put in I know it won't be a stellar effort but a needed something to measure my speed training and help motivate me to longer tempo runs. Well the race turned out to be a disappointment as far as getting 3 consistent miles of speed but it worked out to be a good day for my training and a better week planned for this week.

Started out alone to do the hill course and met Kent along the way. I guess I just missed him. I felt strong at times and picked up the pace but didn't want to over do it. I noticed I am running the course alittle quicker each week. I need to be more careful about my diet for lunch. It makes a huge difference in my running performance. It was a good start to what I hope is going to be strong week.

I got up early and did some easy miles on a beautiful morning. I didn't feel the effects of a hard workout yesterday.

I came back out in the heat and did  8 more miles with Kent and feel really strong today.

I went out in the morning so I could support my daughter at region track. May seems to so busy that it becomes even more difficult to keep my running the high priority. I feel good and want to train harder but know I should build slow. I was alittle tired to get started but finished with some leg turnover repeats and strides.

I had to get out in the morning again for my only workout today but want to start doubling up my workouts. I usually don't start to do two a-days till June but I'm ahead of schedule for my mileage but behind somewhat for speed training and races to this point. I feel good  and had a good session today. 8x400  1x800 Going by marks Kent and I did with a wheel last year or 90 sec. when not marked on the road. My plan is to hit 60+ miles with my longest run of the year on Sat.

Easy miles just to stay loose. Hot but felt good to go short and easy. Want to go long tomarrow and finish a good week.

Got up early and ran to meet Kevin who ran from his house. I felt good  the first 6-7 miles then I think the long week took it's toll. I tired early and Harry's hill sucked the life out of me. From that point I struggled but was determined to finish my long run and did it alone the last few miles. I feel satisfied and ready for a day of rest. 

Met Kent for my afternoon workout on the hills. I wasn't ready for today. I think the long miles last week was a factor but primarily it was my" lunch of  choice" and I was dehydrated. I did't take in enough fluids and it showed.

Up early and I felt much better. The cool of the mornings makes a huge diffence. I had some spring in my step and finished with a few strides.

Met Kent at the Church for my second run. Felt sluggish to start so I needed a mile or two to feel like I was actually running. Did 9 miles in the heat and drank plenty of water throughout the day.

Met Mike in the afternoon and ran to the Riverbottoms. Heat didn't bother me but I felt like my legs needed an easy run so I didn't push the workout. I need to mow the lawn later and want to save something for tomorrow. My week looks good  asof today so I'll take it.

Started early to avoid running in the heat. Did my speed workout alone. After a 3 mile warm-up I started with afew quarters and 800's. I feel myself getting stronger and just plan to slowly build my miles and difficult workouts. 

Easy miles. Just relaxed. 

Started at 5:25 from my house and ran to meet Kevin and Hal. Met them along the Treeline Rd. and turned around to run up Harry's. Met Kent who joinned our group and we had a great run. Picked up the pace at times but the effort was about finishing and going the distance. Saw lots of people out. Fun morning. I feel good about my week and the progress I'm making. My goal is to race next week and cut back on my overall mies.