Week 35

Finally got back to a somewhat normal training volume this week. Although I planned two workouts I didn't end up doing either of them, which is fine since I had a few awesome runs this week. Ran 12.5 on Sunday and other 8 on Tuesday with Danny from our apartment. There are some really great loops we can do from home which I plan to take advantage of quite a bit. This is definitely a good location for running.

At the RnJ group run on Wednesday I ran with Matt and a few others. It was a big positive split since some kid pulled us out fast--dropping into the 6:20s before we hit four miles, then turned around early. Today was the first group run, possibly ever, that a WJ runner or alum has not been in the top group at the end of the run. Vassar represent!

I ran with Sam on Friday during the few hours he was in town. We did a loop from my place and got in a good ten. Its always a pleasure to run with Mr. Epstein. On Saturday evening I ran on the Canal with Will and I got in about 9.5 with most of the run in the 6:50s. The pace felt a lot harder than it was on the way out (I was feeling a bit lightheaded and tired), but felt great on the way back when I relaxed a bit and just rolled.

I'm happy with this week's efforts, but need to incorporate a longer over-distance run and some more structured workouts. Only four weeks until the Kentlands 5k and five weeks until the Parks Half--gotta shape up quickly!

Week 35: 61
August: 61