Yesterday’s speed workout (3×1 mile tempo, 3×1000, 3×400) reminded me that: 1. I am still very fit & fast. I was beginning to wonder! I honestly do not “feel” that way (vs. how I felt for Grandma’s cycle at this time). Tempo miles were clicking off in sub 5:50s, which is great.2. I NEED to…

Last night before my PM run (first double! Yes!) I just decided: I was going to cross train tomorrow instead of attempting the speed workout as had been written. No matter if the PM run went fine, it was pain free, etc. Jerry’s goal for me is to get back to running every day. So,…

How hard can you push coming back? I hate the guessing game coming back from an injury. Big time. The Achilles has healed impressively well this last week, which allowed for a great training week (considering just 2 weeks ago I was pretty much sidelined to the bike/elliptical). I was able to log 60 (!!)…

Wow, what a day! I can tell my legs and body are remembering how to run – I felt FAST today! I was running tall, feet hitting the pavement & bouncing off quickly, I felt very fit & efficient – it was so FUN. It’s the first time I’ve felt that since starting to run…

Jerry wanted me to try some speed today. On the original plan was 6x1000m and a few 400s. He edited to 3x1000m and 2x400m. I pleaded to do more. As long as I’m going to make the achilles sore, why not get in a good quality workout? 3 repeats doesn’t exactly have that “hard-core workout”…

With the Trials just 4 short weeks away, I know I need to be even more careful about what I’m eating and making sure I’m on pace to reach that race weight. With that in mind, my evening meals are generally pretty small (trying to go to bed on the hungry side). Veggies and other…