Week 8

And what a nice week it was.

M: Rest - wanted to go for a ride, but got a flat tire on the way home.

T: 6.65 (9:02) - scheduled for a tempo, but my ankle was crazy swollen from the wasp stings, so I kept it easy and short.

W: 11 (8:51) / abs and arms

R: rest / c

F: 11.3 (8:41) - PERFECT running weather (50s) / abs and arms

Sa: 5K at 22:26 - not a great race, but very good substitute for my missed tempo run.

Su: 17 (9:13) - HOT (well, 80 degrees and sunny)

Total: 51 miles

Yesterday's race was relatively uneventful for me, but it was fine as it was a last minute thing. It was a tiny little race (100 people in the 5K) and I came in second F. I'll take it. I probably *should* have done the 10K, but that sounded oh so unpleasant. The boys did the kids' kilometer and it was awesome. James tied for 3rd at 4:30 and Jakey came in at 5:20. Jake was so proud he did not stop to walk at all. They both got medals - very cool.

Next week I am going to continue building miles and I plan to race on Saturday morning. I should do the 10K, but I am flirting with the 5K plus a 21 mile bike. We'll see.