Days 137-145

I can't believe I've been tracking my activity for 145 days. That's pretty great. It was a big week with lots of miles and a very tough 12 miles over the weekend.

Highlights of the week include a new track group. The Tuesday PM group that I have gone to the track workouts had a track meet last week so I went to the Thursday morning track group instead and I'm really glad that I did. The group was very welcoming and nice and while serious, they were also pretty laid back. I was instructed to run with a woman who was doing the B group workout (I'm definitely in the Tuesday PM's C group). And the coach is a really nice guy who said "we've got to get you in under 4 hours" when I told him I was doing the New York Marathon. I liked hearing that.

Last week, I was able to average under 10 minute miles on my 4 and 6 mile runs that include a good climb to the open space near my house. It wasn't much under 10 but it was under. But this morning, I was over 10 so...I am seeing improvement in my pace but I have to continue to work hard to make it stick.

I also picked out a great route for my 12 miler but it was hard. Lots of climbing (over 2,000 feet) and even though the last 2 miles were flat to downhill, I was tired. I usually finish strong but not on this one. I started in the Headlands and went over to Muir Beach and then back into the Headlands. The next day was a tough 19 mile mountain bike ride starting by going up Mount Tam and then going down to Muir Beach and then heading up to the Headlands then back to Mill Valley. It was fun but my legs were flat. They were super tired and appreciated it when the ride was over. Photo is from the Saturday 12 miler. It was a super foggy day so there weren't many views that I could capture in a photo.

Summary:
Monday: 2 miles w/Uli and 4 on my own
1.86 in 31:07 at avg of 16:47 +95 in elevation
4.34 in 43:11 at avg of 9:56 + 414 in elevation

Tuesday: 2 miles with Uli and 6 on my own
2.11 in 32:52 at avg of 15:34 +81
6.12 in 1:00:42 at avg of 9:54 +628

Wednesday: 2 with Uli and 4 on my own
1.98 in 29:38 at avg of 14:56 +90
4.01 in 39:11 at avg of 9:47 +416

Thursday: Track workout. I forgot my GPS watch but I think I ran around 5 miles

Saturday: 12.01 in 2:31:20 at an avg of 12:35 with +2,257 elevation gain

Sunday: 19.05 mountain bike ride in 3:23 with a +3,330 elevation gain

Monday: Bikram

Tuesday: 2 with Uli and 4 on my own
2.05 in 33:19 at avg of 16:14 and +78
4.01 in 43:13 at avg of 10:47 and +387