My last run was Sunday, and it was a wonderful day out. I stepped on a stone which left my foot sore a few days, but no big deal. That's what I get for not paying attention. I did notice some TOFP, a sign I'm doing too much too soon. I found my pace to be much faster than I've done before.
Even though I am registered to race, I may not be running the Boilermaker this year. Speaking with some BF runners, I might not have the time. Everyone responds differently to training, and the years in the sweaty foot coffins take their toll. Its impossible to say how long it would take to prepare myself. My overall goal isn't to run the Boilermaker, its simply to run for the joy of it. The last few runs have been painful, most likely because I mapped out the gains necessary to achieve 9.3 miles and I'm running with that in my head.
So, maybe I'll just do the 5K. I am going to dial it down and stick with 1.5 miles for a few weeks, and slow down.
Ah, good idea. Trying to accomplish a difficult goal without allowing room for mishaps/setbacks/nature reminds me of this book I just read - "The Coldest March: Scott's Fatal Antarctic Expedition" - needless to say, it didn't end well. Good book though. Best to enjoy the run and make changes to the plan as needed!
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