Best week yet

A great week. For the first time in this training routine I completed all 5 runs this week, plus my cross training.

I stepped off the gas this week with my long run being 12 miles, 5 miles less than last weeks. That said, I ran very strongly for the rest of the runs. My two 4 miler speed days (with Ms Violet in tow) both run at sub 7 minute pace and then my two 9 milers both run at 7m20s pace which is just a little faster than my goal pace for the race.

Once again, I aim to take significant time off of my previous marathon time. In New York I ran 3h54 and then 3h33 in San Diego. For Phoenix I am shooting high; 3h15.

Qualifying for the Boston marathon is the goal, it's a tough one but I am feeling confident. I hope to have a comfortable half marathon at sub 7m30 pace by the race time. That coupled with adrenalin, strong training and vocal support, I hope that will pull me through the rest.

Being my (adopted) home marathon Nicole is arranging for substantial support. I can almost imagine someone at every mile! I doubt it will be that but, every cheer is welcome.

RUN COOKIE RUN!