RECAP: I guess it is a good sign if what I am disappointed about in a week is not that I didn’t get my runs in, but that I didn’t feel good on (some) of the runs. I think packing more miles onto my long run week after week has finally caught up with me and this week’s long run of 18 miles can only be described in one word – HORRIBLE.

The run took me around Prospect Park in Brooklyn, then out to Coney Island and back and for most of it I felt lethargic and by the end, I was in some serious pain. Still, I finished the damn thing, and now I am one step closer to VCM and a new marathon PR. I just hope the next 18 miler will be easier.

This week I have scheduled to be a sort of recovery week. I am going to take the mileage back a notch, and do a slightly shorter long run. The body needs a little bit of rest and recuperation before I head into the final push before VCM. As for my other workout goals, they just weren’t met. Finding time for anything other than running has been really difficult the last couple of weeks, I hope by taking the running down a little I’ll be able to fit in more bodyweight work.

Anyway, here are the numbers

Summary

Work out streak: 102 days; (263 to go)

Run Streak: 54 Days

Average Weight – 185 (same as last week)

Running Miles: 39 in 5:57:17 average pace: 9:10

Row Meters: 0

Bike Miles: 0

Swim Miles: 0

Body weight exercises and balance work: 0

Total exercise time: ~6 hours

Weekly Data:

Monday – Ran 3 in 26:40

Tuesday – Ran 4 in 33:34

Wednesday – Ran 5 in 46:19

Thursday – Ran 4 in 32:07

Friday – Ran 3 in 25:58

Saturday – Ran 18 in 2:53:39 (!)

Sunday – Ran 2 in 19:00

Goals for Last Week:

1. Increase long run to 18 miles – DONE!

2. Exercise for at least seven hours – FAIL

3. Pay attention to my daily weight and what I am shoving in my mouth and hopefully lose a pound. – FAIL

4. Get run done before heading out for work. – FAIL

Goals for Next Week:

1. Increase mid week run

2. Do at least three days of body weight work

3. Pay attention to my daily weight and what I am shoving in my mouth and hopefully lose a pound.

4. Exercise for at least six hours.