After my personal best 41.2 miles last week I wasn't sure what this week would bring. I felt fine but this ride has been bumpy at best. Started the week with 5.24 and 3.51 treadmill miles on Tuesday and Thursday. I decided Friday would be a long run of 15+ miles. I went to the San Tan Mountain Reserve and struggled from the start. No idea why, just didn't have it. Ran 16.51 really tough miles came home not feeling well, showered and hit the sack for a nap, and was awoken by two horrible calf cramps. Oh well, live and learn...
Saturday was tennis with the boys and today I set out for 10 on the home trails. My dear wife came with me for the first 6 and then went to get her mountain bike, catch me and ride. It was apparent I felt really good and decided I would see how I felt at 10 and then decide when to stop. I took one 'Endurolyte' capsule after each hour of running to see how it affected my stomach and would it help. Didn't bother stomach at all and I think they helped.
At ten miles I decided to go for a couple of more and ended up with 15.15 for the day. Maybe the best I've ever felt following a run of 15 plus miles.
Week total of 40.4 miles, my second best week ever. This week will be less as I am running the 25k McDowell Mountain Frenzy on Saturday. Good times...
Thank you Mr. B for the coaching, I couldn't be more impressed!
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