Still running

Apr 05, 2009

I have been trying to work on a plan that will take me to the Falmouth Road Race in August. It is far away but last year I was gung-ho and then it dropped off so when I actually had to run it I was quite panicky. I have some 5k's planned. My 1st official one is May 2nd but I am throwing around the idea of trying one in Rhode Island on April 26th.
I am running 2 miles 3 times a week right now. I bumped it up to 2.5 miles today as my long run on Sunday. I plan on going back to the 2 mile route for Tuesday and Thursday and back to 2.5 on Sunday. Next week I may bump them all up to 2.5 if it feels right.
I have posted some 5k's on my blog to keep myself on track thru the Summer until the big one on August 9th. I am hoping to run a few of the same races as last year so I can compare my times. Each race is different therefore I can only compare each to itself.
I want to do better. I want to run faster but I am holding back and am just working on getting the distance. If I can work up to the 5k (3.1mile) distance regularly then I will work on the speed. I am also trying to add some cross training on off days as I am reading this is a great way to add speed and work the heart while the running muscles rest.
I have big plans but staying with them over the long haul is not my strong point so if you see me lag- Call me on the carpet!
If I get angry and defensive you know I am losing my way-Smack Me!

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