Training update

Training

I have had a productive week of training. My focus has been the White River 50 mile, so I have been primarily running. My highlight run was running the Skyline to Sea trail which I ran on Sunday. The run consisted of 28.4 miles (3.4 mile detour), and an overall elevation decline. This run is good training for the White River because of the elevation decline, and all of the run is on single track trail. It was my goal to not push the pace and spend a good amount of time on my feet. I was accompanied by my friend Tom, who I promised a nice easy downhill run (yeah right!). Overall I felt strong at the end of the run, and my legs felt pretty good the next day. I feel pretty good about doing 50 mi. in 10 days!

I have also been doing speed work on Tuesday and Thursday doing 4 miles at 6:00 min/mile pace on the treadmill. It is my goal to maintain the pace for 6 miles, but I am not quite there yet.

I didn't do any Judo or swimming last week, just running. It is my plan to focus more on Judo and competition after the White River. My weight and endurance should be good, and hopefully I can qualify for the Olympic Trials.

Personal

Saturday Heidi and I got a new member to our family, a shelter dog named Gordy. He is a year old and looks like he is part Australian Shephard. I have already taken him on a few runs, and he loves it! Now I must get up at 4:00am. and do a morning run!!

(My new running partner!!)