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Tough ending

I’m trying to just be happy that the Chargers made it as far as they did. It was a frustrating football season. They just weren’t up for it today. And the Steelers came to play. Anyway…

Training is coming along fairly well. I ran (or ran-walked) four times last week, for a total of more than 17 miles; my biggest week in months. Thankfully, I made it threw the week pretty well and don’t feel any worse for the 17 miles. For the next few weeks, I’m going to s-l-o-w-l-y increase the run volume. Assuming I make it through January, I’ll start bumping up the volume a little more quickly in order to get to the 18 or 20 mile runs I’ll need for Boston. So far, so good.

Treadmill Run – January 7
Distance: 3 miles
Time: 25 minutes
Average heart rate: 146

Treadmill Run/Walk – January 8
Distance: 4 miles
Time: 38 minutes
Average heart rate: 140

Swim – January 9
Distance: 2,000 yards
Time: 50 minutes
200 yard test: 1:37 (1:16, 1:21)

Run/Walk – January 10
Distance: 5.5 miles
Time: 1:07
Average heart rate: 143
Course: Washington Square Park
Conditions: Cold (mid-20’s), overcast

Indoor ride – January 11
Time: 30 minutes
Average heart rate: 127

Strength – January 11