Nothing's Ever Right or Wrong

Monday, 06-28-2010
6.5 miles recovery around opposite M&M Loop in 44:06, last .9 in 5:23
Tuesday, 06-29-2010
17km at Parque Carolina in Quito, Ecuador (9,186 ft.) in 1:15:00
Wednesday, 06-30-2010
3km easy, 4 x 800m in 2:23, 2:21, 2:24, 2:23 with 2-min rest (9,186ft-dirt)
Thursday, 07-01-2010
12km recovery around La Parque Carolina in 55:13
Friday, 07-02-2010
Travel from Quito to Baltimore
Saturday, 07-03-2010
8.5 miles easy around Ilchester Rd. In 55:33, last .9 in 4:59
Sunday, 07-04-2010
22 miles on various trails at Patapsco in 2:22:38, last .9 in 4:59
Total
60 Miles


* Obviously, I have been doing a lot of traveling in my territory and it has been amazing. As I visit new countries, I am exposed to the passion of the local runners. Here in Quito, Ecuador, I awoke to hundreds of runners lapping El Parque Carolina in the early morning. Just amazing and inspiring how many people get out there and sacrifice. I had a great run until about 54' when I just crashed. The est. 9,200ft of altitude is like a constant press on the soul. My breathing is fine, but the body just has this malaise to it that is unbeatable. I finished up well enough to consider a speed workout tomorrow morning on the central track. I am unsure of the distance, but am looking at 800m-1km repeats... minimum rest, and at least 5km of work. We shall see...

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