July 4th is coming soon. About 4 more weeks to train. My training schedule is now simple: 30 mile weekends and two speed sessions. I will run 10 miles on Saturday, Sunday and Monday morning. Tuesday and Friday are rest days. Wednesday will be 1/2 mile intervals with a 2 minute rest on a treadmill at 9.0 mph. Thursday is an 8 mile run on a treadmill. The first two miles at 7.0 mph, the next two miles at 7.5 the next two at 8.0 and the final two miles at 8.5 mph. All sessions are followed by ninety minutes of stretching, IT band massage and ice.
I can't say I'm nervous about the race, but I am thinking about it all the time. Running the course last year was a great idea because now I can visualize the race and how I want to run. I imagine myself charging out of the start and running hard for the first mile to avoid getting boxed in like at the Times Colonist. I am running hills now and imagining that they are the big hill at the finish of the race. I am at peace with the race and confident that if I complete my training schedule then I will physically be ready to do well. I have also come to peace with my own limits and no longer feel burdened by having to win the race. If I get 45 minutes in Provo I will feel great.
Physically I feel great. I have no injuries at this point. I just bought new shoes and they should be broken in but still fresh by July. I am sleeping well and have no symptoms of overtraining at this point.
I can't wait to start my 10 milers this weekend.
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what kind of shoes do you run in?
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