Jodi’s Running Blog

I would like to give a shout out to my bestest pal, Austin, who has decided that she is going to complete a marathon by the age of 30. I think this a most admirable goal and plan on cheering her on! See, Austin? Now all of MY readers know you’re committed too! Not only has she decided on marathoning, but she has also created her own blog, another worthy endeavour. Strong work, Austin!

• Monday – 0:44:04, 4.24 miles (10:23/mile pace). Splits: 8:21, 9:07, 10:24, 13:45, 2:25. I ran out to Jose Rizal and repeated eight x 30 second hill sprints, lightly jogging between each for rest. I actually ended up walking a mile on the way back (as I felt that Memorial Day cook out burger not wanting to stay down where it belonged!).
• Tuesday – 0:42:52, 5.0 miles (8:34/mile pace). Splits: 8:58, 8:48, 8:35, 8:23, 8:08. Felt good!
• Wednesday – Off (Post-call day)
• Thursday – 0:49:57, 6.2 miles (8:03/mile pace). Splits: 8:50, 8:40, 8:01, 7:38, 7:43, 7:38, 1:28. I was psyched about this run – my first sub-50 minute 10k! 8) 
• Friday – Off (got home from work late and had to go straight to a work-related function)
• Saturday – Long Run! – 1:36:17, 11.0 miles (8:45/mile pace). Splits: 8:18, 8:06, 8:14, 8:28, 8:39, 8:46, 8:47, 8:54, 8:51, 11:00 (hill), 8:09. Evan biked along with me on this one! It was a very enjoyable run, but I felt very tired at the end of it. 
• Sunday – Off – I hated taking yet another day off this week (my third for the week) but I was not feeling recovered from the previous day’s long run.

Total Mileage: 26.44 miles

I suppose I am pleased with this past week’s training. Having only run four days I still increased my mileage from 21–plus last week to 26–plus this week. My long run, while not at Boston-qualifying pace, was still a decent run – a good solid workout at a somewhat brisk pace, and the mileage was important to me here. I also showed myself that I am capable of continuing to improve as I broke that coveted 50–minute mark for the 10k distance.

 I have a few maps for the week too (created by Evan and Google Earth):

Monday, May 29, 2006

Saturday, June 3, 2006 – Long Run

Here is what is in store for this week (#8 of 24 total):

I am off from work today, so not only do I get to enjoy the latest issue of Runner’s World while soaking in the tub following my run this morning, but I am also indulging a bit and getting a massage this afternoon! Life is sweet. Hope yours is too. And happy running.