Runners, take your mark...

Spring race season has arrived. In 3 days I'll be lining up for my 5th running of the Heart Mini Marathon 15k. The forecast is looking shitty just like last year. ugh. The first 4 years have seen steady improvement. Last year I brought it in at just under 1:05 for a personal record at 15k. This may be the first year that doesn't happen. Training has been going well. I've been consistant with my runs and they've felt pretty good, but the speed just isn't there this spring. It's been harder to work on speed with my work schedule. It's hard to get pumped up for a speed workout after being on your feet for 12 hours overnight.  On top of that I've been dealing with shin and foot pain. Also probably from working on my feet for long hours.
 
This year it's going to be less about speed and more about mixing it up. I'm going to enjoy the usual running and races, but want to mix in a couple of triathlons. That's probably what I'm most excited about doing. The swimming is going well, though it's been a little inconsistent over the last couple of weeks. I blame it on the fact that the dog at my goggles. True story. That little bastard. I've got some new ones now, and hit the pool evening for a good workout. up to 600 yards for my longest set and ready to move up to 1000 yards. I haven't been following that swimming schedule exactly, but it's a good guideline. Now I need to work in some cycling.

Maybe this year will be a little bit about the speed. Looking at my personal records I have one long standing record. My 10k personal record was set at the Thanksgiving Day Race in 2006. There are a couple of 10k races in the fall where I can take a shot at this record. Maybe I should....maybe I need to quit whining and grow a pair....



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