This weekend definitely proved that I must be doing something right in my training. Yesterday, I ran the Rockdale Ramblin' Run 10K. It bills itself as the toughest 10K in the Midwest with a number of large hills. I am not really sure if it is the toughest, but it is a hard course. I ran my fastest time since 2010 (45:44), placing 54th out of 539 and 1st in my age group. I felt strong throughout the race finishing with a 6:48 mile. I also added another 10 miles for a nice 16 mile day with the intention of doing the second part of a back-to-back today.
So I woke up feeling okay. No real aches after yesterday. I ran with my good friend and fellow coach, Gary on the Plank And Hickory Creek Trails. We did 14 miles together and I added another 4 for a total of 18 miles. Keeping each other company, we cruised along at nine minute miles and I never felt too tired. We ran along the Frankfort Half-Marathon course which we will both be running in two weeks. It is the first year for it and the course will definitely be challenging.
So altogether, it was a 34 mile weekend. And the only thing bothering me a bit tonight is my left foot plantar fasciitis. So I am feeling pretty happy about where I am in my training right now. I do need to make sure I have a very easy day tomorrow, however.
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