It's all relative

AM: 13 miles

PM: 6.2 miles

AM: 10.1 miles

PM: 6.5 miles

AM: 10 miles, workout- 3x1600 w/ 400 recoveries, 20 second recovery, 1x200.  Splits- nothing special, just tried keeping everyone together.  5:30 for each mile.

PM: 6.5 miles, 8x800 with 400  recoveries- but called it quits right after starting the 5th one.  My legs felt like cement and multiple parts of my leg were bothering me.

Need a break- I ran a quarter mile, and then threw in the towel.  I need to recover from my marathon, and I will have to take a big "L" this week.

No running.

No running.

No running.

Grading myself for week 0:

Mileage (D-): Starting a bit low, but I needed to recover a little bit.

Speed (D-): I have run more honest intervals and done 4 mile sessions twice, which I am happy about.  I would like to nail a speed workout tomorrow, so that's a goal on the agenda.  I am a little peturbed about missing speedwork on Sunday, but with the mileage increase it is a good thing- I will just plan some good stuff next week.

Nutrition (D+): Really need to focus on this aspect.  I am seeing some adverse effects to my choices, and I need to get it in control.  Water, electrolytes, and vegetables are going to be the primary focus, as will be protein right after runs/working out.   

Racing weight (F): Weight: 156.  Seriously, getting older is just challenging.  I'm so much more sedentary outside of lifting/running, and the metabolism shows it.  I also need to keep my snacking down or only to low-calorie vegetables.