Weeks Two and Three

2	6/21 6/27	Easy Run Dist: 3 mi @10:20	Rest / XT	Speedwork Dist: 5 mi, inc Warm; 2x1600 in 8:16 w/800 jogs; Cool	Rest / XT	Rest / XT	Long Run Dist: 9 mi @10:20	Rest / XT	17 miles
3	6/28 7/4	Easy Run Dist: 3 mi @10:20	Rest / XT	Tempo Run Dist: 5 mi, inc Warm; 3 mi @ 8:46; Cool	Rest / XT	Rest / XT	Long Run Dist: 10 mi @10:20	Rest / XT	18 miles

I am chugging along, still drifting between plans.

Here's what I actually did week 2:

Monday 4 mile easy run

Tuesday Weight training

Wednesday Sprints and hills with the Y group

Thursday rest

Friday 9 miles along Clear Lake

Saturday rest

Sunday rest

Here's week 3:

Monday 4 mile easy

Tuesday Weight training

Wednesday Sprints and hills

Thursday rest

Friday rest

Saturday 10 mile long run in western Kansas

The picture shows the run we did our 10 miler (12 for Chris) on. Very different from our usual metropolitan runs. Initially, it was a nice change of pace, as well as nice and flat. Once we turned around after mile six, however, things got a little dicey. I went out thinking I would do 12, but I ran out of fuel. It would seem that it may be time to take in something other than water on these longer runs (sports drink or maybe even gels). I've never used any such thing, and the thought daunts me a bit. I fear GI issues, but I suppose even that would be better than the way I felt on this run!

Week two's nine miler was completed along Clear Lake in Iowa. It was nice, though it did get a bit hot and windy by the end. The long runs while traveling present some challenges. I've got one more this weekend (we'll be in Nebraska for a family reunion), but after that I look forward to getting back to doing them in good ol' Minneapolis.