Respect the Technique

Since the Valentine's Day 5k, training has been clicking off. I kicked off March by racing the Hot Chocolate 15k in a reasonable 53:38 for 4th overall. Being that it was 4+ miles of uphill, I'm pleased. But I opted to shift out of a plan to race a half marathon this weekend, instead choosing to get in a solid block of training.

At this point I know where I've been. Since January I've consistently hit 2 workouts a week, completing a speed cycle that led me from a 16:08 5k down to 15:58. In the last 9 weeks, 6 have been 70+, with 2 in the mid 60s and 1 55 mile week. The base is in place unlike prior springs where mileage is inconsistent (teaching, darkness, fatigue, excuses...). Now it needs a direction.

Next up will be 6 weeks of training leading into the Vancouver (BC) Marathon. The goal is to be fit... Just how fit is to be determined.

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Keep running!