I haven’t updated the weekly recaps in a while because I don’t think the running has been that interesting to read about. I don’t think this week is particularly interesting, either, but maybe it will become a source of motivation.
Still, I don’t have any quality sessions in the tank since late December, and I don’t foresee any this week with the wind-chills expected to hover around zero degrees all week. I can handle single-digits, but anything around or below zero hurts too much.
Jan. 29 – 15.4 miles in 1:45:25
Very chilly and windy out there, but I felt pretty good. I still feel strong as far as covering the distance, but I don't have any turnover or snap.
Jan. 30 -- 14.1 miles in 1:41:06
Ran slow, but the distance felt pretty good. In fact, the run was very enjoyable and I hope I can keep doing workouts like this one -- only faster.
Jan. 31 -- 15.4 miles in 1:43:33
Did the same run as Monday, only a little bit faster. However, I felt myself get a little tired during the second half and contemplated a short-cut home. That never happens, though.
Feb. 1 -- 14.6 miles
First run: 7.8 in 52:09.
Second run: 6.8 in 46:19.
Doubled up for the first time in a while and felt pretty good with it. Actually, it was kind of fun.
Feb. 2 -- 10.3 miles in 69:13
Ran in the snow, and although the temperature was fairly warm, the wetness was uncomfortable. Otherwise, it was an OK run. Nothing too exciting.
Feb. 3 -- 15 miles in 1:41:31
Felt tight, tired and slow. Plus, it was very, very cold with wind chills in single digits. Still, I ran and stayed strong.
Feb. 4 -- nada
A scheduled easy day morphed into an off day because of the sub-zero wind chills.