Record 1: Most miles per week (89-yikes). The benefits of doubling availed to me this week. I doubled on monday, tuesday and today (sunday). Today's double was probably the least advisable, as I set out for a long run to cap off a race week, but I am feeling damn good. On monday I took the first run easy and ran the second at around 6:15 miles for a harder effort, and on tues I jogged an easy 6 before going for it on the track. Both days I felt fresh enough the whole day and did not have serious soreness issues the next day.
Record 2: 5k PR (really first 5k ever) 17:12
Got out for a fun run for the Newport Mesa Schools and ran a big PR. I had only ever ran a training 5k (in questionable fitness) in 17:47, but I have been knocking out some decent workouts so I felt like maybe I could do a sub 17 - 16:30. I got out to a good first mile (5:18 split) but I ended up falling off decent after that, although my watch put me through the 5k in about 17 flat, so I guess I ran a pretty inefficient race. I got out front and tried to drive through alone at first, then I was broken by James Sheremeta, a big deal masters runner. I still hung in okay until the last .3 when I got passed by a duo of high school track guys (humble pie). Still managed to finish 5th in my first ever 5k which I am very happy with. Hopefully times will keep dropping from here.
I had my first track workout (actually on the track) this week with the Snails which turned out to be a great time. I want to get down to Carlsbad for the 5000 next weekend but issues in my housing situation may make that impossible. Regardless I had a big week and I feel like I can keep'em coming if I take care of myself.
My Hyperspeeds are almost completely done for in less than 150 miles, which means I need to head back to ASP to grab some more. . .
My Garmin is acting up as well which is basically totally unacceptable, so hopefully that will clear itself up.
Until next week,
Sam
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