A whole month!

Ok, so I blew it and got sick of daily updates, then I got sick of every few days, then I didn't want to come back to it. So here's an update for the last 4 weeks of running.

Two 20 mile runs. First was tough, second wasn't as bad and I picked a different route. After the first 20 I felt good and picked up more aggressively with the speed work.

One 10 mile "long" run. This was awesome, this distance is a great run and it doesn't take all day and it doesn't take a ton of prep. I think after my marathon 10-15 will be my max distance.

One 22 mile run. This was hell, I felt great up through about 16 miles then I felt crappier every step. I've gone one 20 miler left and I'm going to shoot for goal pace on it.

Weekday training has been up and down. I've been hitting the trails, skiing, and mountain biking a bit. It really changes things up and makes me feel happier in general about working out. The training has been long and hard. After this Sunday I start tapering and it couldn't come at a better time. I'm worried and excited for the marathon, I know I can finish, but my time is worrying me. Lots of indicators suggest I can make my goal 4hr, but I'm not sure my legs care what the VO2Max test says or my 1/2 time or anything else. I'll try and keep up with this as the time gets closer.

I've really broken in my new shoes and find they're about the same as other shoes. I've switched gels to clif, I've been using my belt a lot more and storing water alone the route. This whole experience really has been unique and I'm happy I've done it.